Campfires, as warm, cozy, and safe as they make us feel, will not deter bears. But loud, off-key singing around a campfire will. The fact is, bears don’t want an encounter with us any more than we want one with them. And noise is the best deterrent.

Paradise Green Candied Cherries–also known as Glace Green Cherries–have been a part of candied fruit recipes for generations. Green candied cherries are sweet and chewy, and complement red candied cherries in a variety of recipes, making for a more colorful and tasty baked treat.

Why coffee grounds? Since the bears have a strong sense of smell, such a pungent treat is extremely attractive and stimulating to them. The bears roll around in coffee grounds like a cat in catnip!

Wind chimes are not the best way to keep bears away. Bears can be attracted by anything from noise, smells, and sights, so it is important to take precautions when living near the bear habitat. Wind chimes may also be damaged by bears who try to open doors or windows in search of food.

Air horns and vehicle sirens emit approximately 80-120 decibels of sound. They can be effective when used in conjunction with human dominance techniques to move a bear off.

Best Bear Spray

1. SABRE FRONTIERSMAN 7.9 OZ BEAR SPRAY.
2. COUNTER ASSAULT BEAR REPELLENT SPRAY.
3. SABRE FRONTIERSMAN 9.2 OZ BEAR SPRAY.
4. UDAP BEAR SPRAY (COLOR GRIZ GUARD HOLSTER)
5. UDAP BEAR SPRAY (CAMO HIP HOLSTER)
6. GUARD ALASKA WITH PEPPER ENFORCEMENT HOLSTER.
7. GUARD ALASKA.

Neither wasp spray nor Tasers are considered proven bear deterrents. While no deterrent is 100 percent effective in all situations, research and actual use has proven that bear spray can be an effective deterrent against advancing bears.

Due to bears’ highly developed sense of smell, they find the pungent odor of mothballs unique, which actually piques their interest. Proper storage of food and trash can help prevent a negative bear encounter from happening.