{"id":39,"date":"2020-08-30T16:48:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T21:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artofmanliness.com\/?p=39"},"modified":"2021-09-25T21:45:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T02:45:32","slug":"how-to-survive-a-bear-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-survive-a-bear-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Survive a Bear Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bear-Attack-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Comic guide how to survive bear attack brown vs. black bears.\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bear-Attack-1-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bear-Attack-1-2-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bear-Attack-1-2-320x193.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bear-Attack-1-2-640x386.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While bear attacks are rare, a man should always be prepared for a bear encounter. You never know when you&#8217;ll need this information. How you handle a bear attack depends on the type of bear you come across: grizzly or black. So the first step in surviving a bear encounter is to know what kind you&#8217;re up against.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Grizzly Bear Dossier<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Color: <\/strong>Medium to dark brown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body Shape: <\/strong>Has distinct shoulder hump. This is a muscle used for digging roots and slashing prey with their massive bear paw.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> The grizzly bear averages around 6.5 feet in height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claws:<\/strong> Grizzly claws are long \u2014 up to 4&#8243;. They can usually be seen from a distance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Grizzlies are mostly found in Canada. However, populations exist from Alaska and into portions of the northwest United States including Washington, Idaho, the Dakotas, and Montana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Survive a Grizzly Bear Attack<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-effectively-use-bear-spray\/\"><strong>1. Carry bear spray.<\/strong><\/a> Experts recommend that hikers in bear country carry with them bear pepper spray. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07FQWVM2S\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B07FQWVM2S&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stucosuccess&amp;linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4\">UDAP bear spray<\/a> is a highly concentrated capsaicin spray that creates a large cloud. This stuff will usually stop a bear in its tracks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Don&#8217;t run.<\/strong> When you run, the bear thinks you&#8217;re prey and will continue chasing you. Don&#8217;t think you can outrun a bear; they can reach speeds of 30 mph. So stand your ground.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Drop to the ground in the fetal position and cover the back of your neck with your hands.<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have bear spray or the bear continues to charge even after the spray, this is your next best defense. Hit the ground immediately and curl into the fetal position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Play dead<\/strong>. Grizzlies will stop attacking when they feel there&#8217;s no longer a threat. If they think you&#8217;re dead, they won&#8217;t think you&#8217;re threatening. Once the bear is done tossing you around and leaves, continue to play dead. Grizzlies are known for waiting around to see if their victim will get back up.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Black Bear Dossier<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Ih2E3d\"><strong>Color:<\/strong> Exhibits a variety of colors ranging from black to light blond.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Ih2E3d\"><strong>Body shape:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t have the shoulder hump that grizzlies have.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Ih2E3d\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>Slightly smaller than grizzlies, 3-4 feet tall when on all fours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"Ih2E3d\"><strong>Claws:<\/strong> Claws are shorter than grizzly claws.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Ih2E3d\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Black bears are the most common bear in North America. They live in all the provinces of Canada and 41 and of the 50 American states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Survive a Black Bear Attack<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Carry bear spray.<\/strong> As with the grizzly bear, bear spray should be your first line of defense in a bear attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Stand your ground and make lots of noise.<\/strong> Black bears often bluff when attacking. If you show them you mean business, they may just lose interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Don&#8217;t climb a tree. <\/strong>Black bears are excellent climbers. Climbing up a tree won&#8217;t help you out here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Fight back.<\/strong> If the bear actually attacks, fight back. Use anything and everything as a weapon \u2014 rocks, sticks, fists, and your teeth. Aim your blows on the bear&#8217;s face, particularly the eyes and snout. When a black bear sees that their victim is willing to fight to the death, they&#8217;ll usually just give up.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Will a gunshot kill a bear?<\/strong> A pistol, like a 9mm, may kill a black bear if it&#8217;s within a few feet and strikes the head or heart. It won&#8217;t be immediate though, so don&#8217;t rely on it. A 12-gauge may be more effective, but again, it&#8217;s no guarantee. Against a grizzly, it&#8217;s quite possible you&#8217;ll just piss it off. With either type of bear, don&#8217;t rely on a gun to save your life in the event of an attack. Bear spray is actually going to be more effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can you tell if a bear is stalking you?<\/strong> Bears don&#8217;t actually stalk their prey very well. They&#8217;re large, lumbering animals that aren&#8217;t able to keep quiet very well. That said, if a bear continues to look at you and follows you with its eyes, rather than walking off, stay alert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which bear is more aggressive?<\/strong> Grizzly bears are by far the more aggressive bear; black bears are actually known for being one of the more tolerant bear species and will almost always back away from the prospect of a fight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you avoid bear attacks\/encounters in the first place?<\/strong> Hike in groups, stay on trails, and talk\/sing loudly if you&#8217;re in an area that has seen high bear activity. Bells hung on your pack also work, but are less effective than other loud noises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a bear outrun a human? <\/strong>Absolutely! Bears can run 20-30 mph. Definitely do not try to outrun a black bear or a grizzly bear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bear Attack Survival Tactics in Illustrated Form<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49897 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Bear-Attack-2.jpg\" alt=\"Comic guide step by step how to survive bear attack.\" width=\"900\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Bear-Attack-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Bear-Attack-2-320x206.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Bear-Attack-2-640x412.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119249\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2.jpg\" alt=\"Man using bear spray step-by-step comic guide.\" width=\"807\" height=\"1395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2-768x1328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2-888x1536.jpg 888w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2-1184x2048.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2-320x553.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Bear-Spray-2-640x1107.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Related Articles:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-survive-an-alligator-attack\/\">How to Survive an Alligator Attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-survive-a-dog-attack\/\">How to Survive a Dog Attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-survive-a-mountain-lion-encounter\/\">How to Survive a Mountain Lion Attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/moose-encounter-what-to-do\/\">How to Survive a Moose Encounter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-survive-a-rollover-car-crash\/\">How to Survive a Rollover Car Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/survive-human-stampede\/\">How to Survive a Human Stampede<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.runtheplanet.com\/trainingracing\/safety\/blackbearsafe.asp\">MountainNature<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6cbjeZKDYC\">Small Animal Planet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yell\/learn\/nature\/bearreact.htm\">National Parks Service<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While bear attacks are rare, a man should always be prepared for a bear encounter. 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