Many years ago, while fishing in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley, I found myself wishing I’d brought along some bear spray. I was hacking through some dense underbrush, finding my way to where it met the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Given that bears call more than two-thirds of the United States home, it is a good idea to carry bear spray and know how to use it whenever ...

Hikers, campers, and hunters are looking for ways to protect themselves as AGFC still searches for the bear responsible for ...

If you’re hiking and see a carcass, report it to park rangers immediately. Bear spray, which is basically a stronger version of pepper spray meant to be used from farther away, is a must. But having ...