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Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog at Banff National Park in Canada
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Do you spray it directly at the bear? Or is it a kind of repellent that you spray on yourself/your tent? ETA: Thanks for your answers!
Never. Ever. Spray bear spray around your camp. There's been plenty of incidents where that's what drew them in and got people hurt/killed. It's like cooking around your tent, they have to investigate the smells.
Really? Got a link for info about that?
I wouldn't think you'd want to spray pepper spray anytime you're not using it for defense. It usually blows around and there's a good chance you'll get some on yourself.
I would only spray it if I had to.
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Thanks for the link.
I would never have thought to ever do that. So if you ever do use it, you then need to leave the area. Which you probably want to do anyway because pepper spray is pretty unpleasant.
Never occurred to me either. I've packed in bear country plenty over the years, never used spray even though I've had 2 grizzly encounters and countless black bear run-ins. Just lucky, I guess.
Great questions.
It is a pepper spray like "mace" that you spray at the bear. More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_spray
ETA: This link (from ikidd below) has a great video on how to use bear spray: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/securite-safety/gaz-spray
It's mace for bears. Usually much stronger than regular "mace". Also the canister is designed to spray a longer distance (like 20 to 40 ft). Google some videos to see it in action.
It's really strong pepper spray, you spray it between you and the bear, towards the ground approx 10m from you I think. They do come with instructions though, please read them before use.