Posted by TerryS (198.133.22.75) on October 31, 2000 at 04:25:31:
Bear sightings
This should be especially important for the folks in
Colorado!
The Colorado State Department of Fish and Wildlife is
advising
hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra
precautions
and be on the alert for bears while in the Dillon,
Breckenridge,
and Keystone area.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices
such as little
bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the
bears
unexpectedly.
They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of
an encounter
with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for
signs of bear
activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference
between black bear
and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
and possibly
squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell
like pepper spray.