[at-l] Grizzly Bear Warning ;-)

[atrailhiker at adelphia.net (Marsha)]

Black bear poop contains berries and squirrel fur????? I thought they were
vegetarians?
Marsha
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Neal" <nealb@midlandstech.edu>
To: "AT-L List (E-mail)" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 9:34 AM
Subject: [at-l] Grizzly Bear Warning ;-)


> 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
>
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