[at-l] Grizzly Bear Warning ;-)

[nealb at midlandstech.edu (William Neal)]

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently issued this
bulletin..."Warning: In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear
conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers,
hunters and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears
while in the field.We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on their
clothing, so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them.We also
advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter
with a bear.It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear
activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and
grizzly bear manure: Black bear manure is smaller and contains lots of
berries and squirrel fur.Grizzly bear manure has little bells in it and
smells like pepper."

William, The Library Turtle
          -- I may be slow, but I get there --
                  nealb@midlandstech.com
                  Columbia, South Carolina