Surviving in Bear Country

In bear country, make your presence known to avoid startling grizzlies. If attacked, playing dead is the best option as running or fighting back is ineffective. A bear expert demonstrates the protective position to adopt during an attack, which involves lying on your belly and covering your neck. This position protects vital areas, and the bear will likely lose interest after a few swipes.

Why is it important to make your presence known when hiking in bear country?

• To make the hike more exciting

• To attract the bears

• To give bears a chance to notice you and move away

• To scare the bears away

What should you do if you surprise a grizzly bear and it attacks?

• Play dead

• Fight back with a stick

• Climb a tree

• Run away as fast as you can

Why is running away from a grizzly bear not a smart idea?

• Grizzlies are slow and will not chase you

• It is easy to outrun a grizzly bear

• Grizzlies can sprint faster than any human

• Running makes the bear more curious

What is the main reason fighting back against a grizzly bear is not advisable?

• Grizzlies are too small to fight

• Grizzlies are afraid of humans

• Grizzlies are much larger and stronger than humans

• Fighting back will make the bear friendly

What position should you take to protect yourself when playing dead?

• Sit down and stay still

• Lie on your back and cover your face

• Fall on your belly and cover the back of your neck

• Stand tall and wave your arms

What is the expected outcome after playing dead during a grizzly bear attack?

• The bear will lose interest and move away

• The bear will call other bears

• The bear will become more aggressive

• The bear will stay and watch you