AMERICAS FISH AND GAME

[mick]

Bear Warning

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California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters,
fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears
while in the Yosemite and Mammoth areas.

They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on
their clothing to alert but not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also
advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also
a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity and know the
difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear
droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly
bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray

[Jack_Lives_Here]

Funny enough Mick that warning runs hand in hand with the Drop Bear Season.
With all this nice weather we're having, no doubt there will be some woods frolicking.
They only seam to appear after about 3/4 bottle of the favourite spirits.
BEWARE THE DROP BEAR.

[jaybee]

Actually I have a mpeg on the trouble the John West Fishermen go throught with bears when catching salmon..its 1.42 meg
John West