What To Do If You Encounter A Bear...

...In A Building, By A Dumpster, Or Around The Corner: 
* Give the bear a clear escape route (do not corner it).
* Leave any doors open as you back away from the bear.
* Do not lock the bear in a room.

...In Your Backyard
* From a safe distance, make loud noises, shout, or bang pots and pans together to scare away the bear.
* When the bear leaves, remove potential attractants such as garbage, bird seed, or pet food.
* Ask neighbors to remove attractants.
Check your yard for bears before letting out your dog.

…In The Woods
* If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach and enjoy the moment. Then move away quietly in the opposite direction.
* If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly in the opposite direction and wait for the bear to leave.

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