NK - Bear Alert

[Langston, David R]

Just in case anyone is going eventing to the northwest.
Wynfrith


> Bear Alert
>  
> 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 fresh 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. 
>