Can you scare off a grizzly bear?

Do NOT try to scare it away. Grizzly bears are more likely to act aggressively, and they’re not as easy to scare off. Do not provoke a grizzly bear by trying to scare it away.

How likely is a grizzly bear attack?

Fact: Bear attacks are extremely rare. Although there are thousands of human-bear encounters every year, only a very few result in personal injury. Most bears will actually retreat before you are even aware of their presence.

Does yelling at a bear work?

Identify yourself by talking calmly so the bear knows you are a human and not a prey animal. Remain still; stand your ground but slowly wave your arms. Continue to talk to the bear in low tones; this will help you stay calmer, and it won’t be threatening to the bear. A scream or sudden movement may trigger an attack.

Do roads pose the most imminent threats to grizzly habitat?

Roads likely pose the most imminent threat to grizzly habitat today, and the management of roads is one of the most powerful tools available to balance the needs of people with the needs of bears.

What will it take to save the grizzly bear?

Bear researchers agree that the most crucial element in grizzly bear recovery is to secure adequate habitat. The home range for one grizzly bear may encompass up to 600 square miles, so space is essential.

What do grizzly bears need to survive in their habitat?

Good grizzly bear habitat provides all the components necessary for the species’ survival: food, cover, a place to den, solitude, and plenty of space. Prime grizzly bear habitat features a diversity of plants, which provides bears with a varied food supply of plants, insects, and animals.

When do grizzly bears come out of their dens?

Grizzly bears emerge from their dens in the spring, between late March through May, when young vegetation begins growing. During the early months they move out of the snow to low elevation areas to feed on winter-killed animals, ants, grasses and sedges, clover, dandelion, cow parsnip, and other plants.