Bear, snake, and insect safety plus tick and poison ivy prevention.
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- What should you do if you encounter a bear at a distance?
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Back away slowly while facing the bear- What food items should never be left unattended at a campsite?
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All food, toiletries, and trash- How should you store food while camping in bear country?
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In a bear canister or hung from a rope at least 12 feet high- What noise should you make while hiking to avoid surprising bears?
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Talk, clap, or use a bear bell- If a bear charges at you, should you run or stand your ground?
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Stand your ground, make noise, and appear large- Which bear species is generally the most aggressive?
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Grizzly bears (brown bears in grizzly regions)- What should you do if a bear enters your campsite at night?
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Make loud noise and throw objects to scare it away- Are bears attracted to scented items like sunscreen and insect repellent?
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Yes, store these items with food- What is the safest observation distance from a bear?
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At least 100 yards away- Can a bear outrun a human?
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Yes, bears can run up to 35 miles per hour- What is the first step if bitten by a snake while hiking?
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Get to medical care as quickly as possible- Should you try to identify a snake that bit you before getting help?
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No, just get medical attention- What should you do if you encounter a snake on the trail?
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Back away slowly and take an alternative route- Which snakes in North America are venomous?
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Rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes- Where are you most likely to encounter a venomous snake?
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In warm, dry, rocky areas
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