Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does bear spray work on mountain lions? We answer this common wildlife question plus how to choose the right deterrent for big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seeing wildlife while on outdoor pursuits in Colorado is a bonus, but the thrill can quickly change to threat when you encounter ...

The realities of fly fishing Alaska, whether you are a guide or doing a DIY trip, are that you need to equip yourself with bear protection. What that bear protection is is personal and up to the ...

The wilderness is full of beauty and adventure, but it also comes with its share of risks. Among them, encountering a bear is one of the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations a hiker ...

Safety in national parks often depends on practical tools and a clear understanding of animal behavior, and rangers develop strong preferences based on extensive field experience. Encounters with ...

As bear conflicts with humans are on the rise across Connecticut, bear self-defense products are popular items in outdoor recreation stores, as many residents plan to hike, camp, hunt and fish in the ...

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 ...