Bear Alert

[Mandelon]

The California/Oregon 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 Truckee, Kirkwood, and Yosemite areas. 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 are much larger and may have little bells in them and smell
> > like pepper.
> >

[Phat Matt]

That's good to know. :)