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What do you do if you encounter a bear in the winter?  It's rare but encounters with bears in the winter can happen.  It's difficult to see a winter den, dens can vary and they're often buried in the snow.  Just be prepared and aware that it could happen.   Defensive Encounter May occur when a bear is defending something such as cubs, its food source or if the bear is surprised by your presence.  Do not run Ready your bear spray Try to appear non-threatening, avoiding eye contact Talk in a calm voice Slowly move away without turning your back to...

Happy Holidays from Kodiak Wildlife to everyone out there! Wishing everyone some good memories, health and happiness to you and your families this holiday season. Best Wishes, Kodiak Wildlife Team

Here's an entertaining video on how to use Bear Spray by WildSmart    

While Elk are in rut, Elk encounters this time of year can often be as dangerous or more dangerous then a Bear encounter. We often hear of more Elk encounter then Bear encounters at this time of the year. Be cautious with Elk at any time in the year.  It's especially important to be cautious during Elk rut and Elk calving season.  Elk calves will lie in the grass out of site where Mom is close by and on defensive mode. Be cautious when biking, hiking or walking near Elk and be aware that Elk calves may be near by...

Research on the effectiveness of Bear Spray vs. a Firearm in a Bear Encounter A study on the efficacy of bear deterrent spray was conducted in Alaska. 83 cases involving the use of bear spray in Alaska between 1985 and 2006 were analyzed. Results showed that in over 90% of close-range encounters with black and brown bears, spray stopped the bear’s undesirable behavior. Bear Spray Research on Effectiveness of Bear Spray Efficacy of Firearms in a Bear Encounter For self defense against grizzly bears, the answer isn't as obvious.  Many are surprised when they find that, despite using their firearm against a charging...