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Planning a backpacking trip with a chance of bear encounters? Learn the pros and cons of bear canisters and how to use them correctly.

Before backpacking in an area where black bears or grizzlies live, learn what precautions you can take to protect you and the bears.

Learn what to do when you encounter wildlife on an outdoor adventure. This guide provides essential wildlife safety tips for run-ins with bears, goats, snakes and other wildlife.