Bear Pepper Spray

"According to new research much of what we take as fact about grizzlies is false"

"Bears that are alone are involved in attacks eight times more often than females with cubs."

"A grizzly is 22 times more likely to attack you then a black bear."

* 65 percent of people attacked were hiking;

* 16 percent of people attacked were working;

* most bears that attacked were alone - single bears are involved in conflicts eight times more often than females with cubs;

* about 10 percent of grizzlies that attacked were predatory (meaning they ate someone);

* about 33 percent of the bears attacked when they were startled.

- American Hunter Magazine (May 2007)

Both Guard Alaska Bear Pepper Spray and Mace® Brand Bear Pepper Spray are EPA approved as a repellent for ALL SPECIES of bear! People pepper spray is not the same as bear pepper spray. Only EPA approved bear sprays may be sold as deterrents against bears and have specific minimum requirements that must be met.

You need something you can depend on in the woods. Bear pepper spray is an effective deterrent to attacking bears. Treat all bear encounters with extreme caution.

Carry on your belt so you'll always be ready or set it out at the camp so everyone has easy access to it. Some states now have hunting laws requiring possession of a defensive spray where bears are common. Check with your local authorities.

You need something you can depend on in the woods.

When in bear country, it's common sense to take along some extra protection. Bear pepper spray is an effective deterrent to attacking bears. Treat all bear encounters with extreme caution. Try not to surprise a bear. If you come across a bear, do not approach it. Slowly back away while watching the bear. Try to increase the distance between you and the bear. If the bear keeps following or approaches you, change direction. If the bear continues to follow you, stand your ground. Stay in a group if there is more than one of you. Try to scare it off by yelling, shouting, clapping your hands or otherwise intimidating it. You need to persuade bears to leave you alone if you encounter one. If all that fails and you find yourself being approached or attacked by a bear, use your bear repellent pepper spray.

EPA Approved Bear Pepper Spray