Troop On-line Activity #64 - Bear Encounters

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1st Kanata Scout Group - Beaverbrook Troop

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Joke

Message on a highway sign: It takes 3,500 bolts to put a car together, but only one nut to wreck it.

Saying (to think about)

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Even with your best efforts to avoid them, you may encounter Black Bear. Below are a few basic steps from "Bear Wise" you can take to stay safe if you encounter a Black Bear moving through "Bear Country".

Most bears are scared and stressed upon encountering humans and will just want to flee. Some may become defensive or predatory which makes them more likely to attack. The tips below from "Bear Wise" explain some of the warning signs that indicate the bear you have encountered is defensive or predatory. It also gives instructions on how to deal with a predatory bear.

1. Which of the following are something you should do upon encountering a bear? Check the box next to all the answers (there could be more then one) that are correct.

2 points

Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight and wait for it to leave

Run, climb a tree or swim

If you are near a building or vehicle get inside as a precaution

Just for fun, no question.

2. Which of the following are something you should do upon encountering a bear? Check the box next to all the answers (there could be more then one) that are correct.

2 points

If the bear does not leave, throw objects, wave your arms and make noise with a whistle or air horn.

Kneel down and make direct eye contact

Drop any food you may be carrying and slowly move away

3. Which of the following are something you should do upon encountering a bear? Check the box next to all the answers (there could be more then one) that are correct.

2 points

If the bear is in a tree, leave it alone and leave the area

Approach the bear to get a better look

Feed the bear

Prepare to use bear spray

Just for fun, no question.

4. If a bear attacks you should fight back with everything you have? True or False? Check the box next to the correct answer.

1 point

True

False

For more information about becoming "Bear Wise" visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

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