ALBQ
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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I posted this about 6 months ago but in the interest of public safety I feel that it is important for travelers up north to be aware:
Alert! In case anyone is considering doing some camping this spring or summer, please note the following public service announcement: In Alaska, tourists are warned to wear tiny bells on their clothing when hiking in bear country. The bells warn away MOST bears. Tourists are also cautioned to watch the ground on the trail, paying particular attention to bear droppings to be alert for the presence of Grizzly Bears. One can tell a Grizzly dropping because it has tiny bells in it.
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Albertaguy
Calgary Alberta
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Good one. LOL.
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flylipsdaddy
Michigan
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And ,I'm told the bells usually smell like pepper spray!!
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Ribaco
Lakeville, ohio
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DW insisted on buying bear spray and I told her I did not want any as all I needed to do is outrun her. She was not amused and now I have a pronounced limp.
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garyhaupt
Kitimat, BC, Canada, Mile '0' of Alaska HiWay #37
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Gary Haupt
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Hamops
Oshawa, ON, CA
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The last sentence is a hoot!!!
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Hjudge49
St. Augustine, Fl.
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Actually, it isn't that far off base. I was bow hunting elk in Alberta several years ago and came across an area of torn-up ground, with an empty can of bear spray in the middle. The can had numerous tooth puntures in it. I guess that grizzly liked spicy food. I left that area pretty quickly.
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