 | Avoid areas where bears are evident.
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| Look for tracks or droppings before making camp.
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| Avoid locations where
vegetation or terrain limit your view and might hide a bear.
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| Bears are attracted to the
scent of animal blood. When approaching dead game and when field
dressing game, be on alert for bears in the area.
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| Do not leave camp alone.
Watch for fresh tracks near camp.
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| Do not sleep without a tent.
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| Maintain areas for cooking,
food storage and cleaning fish about 200 m (240 yds.) away from sleeping
quarters.
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| Latrines should also be some
distance from sleeping areas.
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| Produce few food wastes and
pack food in airtight containers, such as coolers, plastic pails with
lids or heavy plastic bags.
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| Elimination of odours is
essential. Burn garbage and bury the ashes a distance away from camp.
Store unburned garbage in airtight containers. Pack out all garbage when
you leave so as not to endanger future campers.
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| Keep a clean camp. Wash
utensils and eliminate greasy smells, which especially attract bears.
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| Never feed bears or other wildlife. |
