Bear Safety Part 3: Noise Deterrents for Bears

[@ravcreed]

Also, if that doesn't work, just grow a really manly beard as I have, and the bear will see your manliness and leave without incident.

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, I am experimenting with that. No bears want to talk to me so it must be working!

[@pattyweiland4882]

2a+,!

[@UguysRnuts]

@@KevinOutdoors I know a few bears who would love chatting you up.

[@comteroi9219]

@@UguysRnuts loool! I love this so much

[@zombie_momma92]

I’m unable to grow one, will a fake one work? 🤣🧔🏻‍♀️

[@sirtango1]

My top noise deterrent for bears is the muzzle blast from a .44 mag loaded with bonded bullets (no hollow points) or a 12 gauge loaded with slugs.

[@KevinOutdoors]

To each their own.

[@michaelkraus4135]

A ................REALIST !

[@charlesphillips3580]

Kevin, I watched all three of your parts on bears - you did a very nice/informative job - a real public service indeed. We thank you.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@MegaTinni]

I think so too. I enjoyed watching it, and there aren't even any bears in my country.

[@jeffscharpf]

Same here. My wife and I plan on moving to a country that has wild bears (and wolves), so I am concerned about biking up in the mountain roads. Your videos are very helpful!

[@beermtb]

Hiker: /rings bell Bear: Hmmmm, let me go and investigate that interesting sound.....

[@cloaker7237]

Guess, you could say that this episode covered all of the bells and whistles of bear defense *I'll see myself out*

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, thanks for that!

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Personally, I'm more concerned about cougars. They will stalk their prey and are far more difficult to spot in advance of their attack. Several recorded incidents in the Yukon did not have good outcomes. As a hunting guide in the Yukon I saw Grizzlies running the opposite direction every single time. If they spot you at a distance they will move away (at least that is my experience). At close range, and according to a fishing camp outfitter I once knew, they will rush towards you and then stop at roughly 10 yards. He claimed that in 10 years running a fishing camp on the Stikine River (seeing Grizzlies on a daily basis) that he had only shot one Grizzly at close range that did not appear to be stopping. Grizzlies do have a very slopped forehead and thick skull, so aiming for the head is not the best option. A chest shot is much more likely to bring them down if you truly need to shoot them. Personally, I would rather not have to shoot a bear, keeping in mind that the wilderness is their home, not mine. Great information though. I always laugh at hikers wearing the dinner bell to save them. However, I'm more disturbed by people who put their bear spray in their backpack. They have no idea how fast a bear can be!

[@lylecrawford2794]

I always liked that old story of asking grampa how to identify bear poo - it's the one with the bells in it.

[@theprophetez1357]

I recently found some after an overnight stealth c camp, no bells but it was fresh and stank.

[@UguysRnuts]

@@theprophetez1357 How do you know there were no bells?

[@theprophetez1357]

@@UguysRnuts I stirred it up with a stick to investigate. The smell almost made me fall over backward. Besides you usually find the bells in Grizzlies not black bears.

[@daleval2182]

😂😂Perfect

[@cristinacatio9103]

🤣!!!

[@KimInCalifornia]

Thanks for your videos. I've been in Glacier and had an up-close experience with a grizzly. Luckily, he never charged and I had my bear spray ready, but it was scarier than hell. We talked to a forest ranger who told us that they call bear bells, "dinner bells." They believe that cubs are curious and tend to go towards the noise and Mama follows.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Kim. Yes bear bells while once recommended are no longer considered safe.

[@jeffcook9798]

Kim, we're going to Glacier in late June, any other words of wisdom for our hiking plans we should consider regarding bears? I think we'll stay on more known popular trails in the park (more people around), but not sure that will make bears less of a concern. Will have 2 large counter assaults on hips and an air horn, and will park the bells if they are attractants. We've had a grizzly issue up here in northern Idaho above Bonner's Ferry, so bears have gotten our attention as we prepare for Glacier. Thanks.

[@tomcranks]

It's valuable to hear from an actual subject matter expert.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Thomas, I just do my best.

[@jdwilliams5244]

Thank you for the video. I have hunted Bears for years, but we can always learn something new.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks J D.

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

And put a portable electric bear fence around your campsite. There’s one out there weighing only 2.4 lbs and it’s really capable. Passive deterrence for a good night’s sleep.

[@adventures1552]

Oh my lord the amount of tourists in the Rockies that I try and preach about disuse of bells... I should just save my breath and show them this video!!! Thank you Kevin for the great info!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yeah, bells are very popular in the Rockies. I think that is because there are so many tourists, folks who have never hiked in bear country read a bit or hear something and are quick to buy a bell and feel they are doing the right thing.

[@adventures1552]

@@KevinOutdoors that's exactly it!!! hahaha, I have also advised people on how to use the bear spray and then after the run down they proceed to slide it into their backpack and I go "NO NONO NO NO NO !" hahah!

[@rawzey]

That beard is really making the most out of the quarantine!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, perfect time to grow a beard.

[@1967AJB]

As it’s so far out of my experience I found that really interesting.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Andy!

[@Largetalons]

Since I was a kid I've given a good old rick flair WOOO every few minutes when in the woods. Didn't know it would help with bears though, thanks.

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, that is perfect! Loved Rick Flair!

[@UguysRnuts]

Then you have to suplex them.

[@leomdk939]

Just because he was awesome and deserves his name spelled correctly - it's 'Ric Flair'. I don't know why, but that's the man's name. :D

[@HeroQuestFans]

@@UguysRnuts just don't try to apply the figure four leglock... can't vouch for its effectiveness against bears

[@bfg1836]

The .357 magnum I carry is pretty loud. I figure the first one goes into the dirt if it is acting aggressive but not charging. I’ve only encountered a bear at close range once. Woke up in the middle of the night and when I shined my light out of the tent it was 6 feet away. Took off as soon as my light came on, and I cleaned out my shorts.

[@michaelaozuka5179]

Flash light and strobe light can be very effective !

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Buy a bigger caliber.

[@everready2903]

I love this channel even though I live in London, UK. 🤷‍♂️

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@kellerglee]

Same here, you can never learn enough! Very well put together videos, thanks Kevin!

[@T80990]

Kevin, as a person who lives in a country with no bears. This video was still very interesting and I loved it. Really well managed video!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks I really appreciate that!

[@markt4110]

Me too. There's not been a bear in my country since the 5th Century AD, but you can never be too prepared!

[@beastinthesky6774]

The bear bell study I saw showed - like you said - that they didn't react to the bell. Interestingly, they then tested snapping a wooden pencil, and this had a 100% success rate of startling the bears. (not not it would be a good deterrent of course, just thought it was interesting)

[@KevinOutdoors]

Interesting. Is it possible to share the source? I'd love to see/read about that.

[@TrueFork]

if snapping a pencil works, I wonder if wooden clappers or rattles would work better than bells

[@beastinthesky6774]

@@KevinOutdoors sorry late seeing this comment. KZbin blocks comments with non-youtube URLs so I can't link it, but if you search "bear bell efffectiveness pencil" it's the top hit, titled "No, Bear Bells Don't Work". I think it wasn't a formal study, but a series of tests by a guy named Tom Smith.

[@beastinthesky6774]

@@TrueFork maybe! I think the pencil snapping was so effective because it simulates a twig/branch snapping under the weight of an animal heavy enough to snap it. Not sure if clappers or rattles would simulate the effect enough or not.

[@merritt972]

Possibly the bear bells remind the bears of the ice cream trucks and come running toward the sound and being disappointed might react in an unfriendly manner. Who can blame them?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes, I imagine any bear that grew up in a neighbourhood with frequent ice cream trucks would make that connection.

[@lonnie224]

I just read this 😂😂😂

[@AJ-tn3uu]

I was walking alone (I know, I know) in Kokanee Glacier park a couple of months ago, and hadn't seen this video, so I was tinkling my bear bell as I came around a blind corner. About ten metres ahead of me there was a violent commotion in the bush, and out emerged about three-quarters of an adult grizzly, probably a female, ears straining for sound. I was stunned by how big the head was, and how frosty/silvery the coat looked. I'm quite sure that the grizzly was attracted by the sound of the bell, as you mention here. It might have saved my life nonetheless, if it drew the animal out while there was still a non-threatening amount of space between us. I turned and walked back around the bend, keeping an eye on the trail, spray at the ready. The bear didn't follow or charge. I will wield an air horn next time. I'm also thinking of carrying my Reapr Survival Spear in bear country -- you can find it on Amazon for about $70 US. Possibly it could be a last recourse in a grizzly attack before you have to play dead, and it might be enough to deter a predatory black-bear attack. What do you think, Kevin and others?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Great story and thanks for sharing. The first thing I would buy is bear spray, that has proven to be the most effective at stopping bear attacks. Carrying and air horn and a secondary weapon are also good ideas.

[@livingintheforest3963]

Thank you you helped me a lot. I’m leaving for Mount Rainier on next Monday and Yellowstone next month. I appreciate it.

[@LoneLupine]

Just wanted to say I really appreciate your bear series! I live in Alaska, in the city but I've been spending a lot of time in the woods due to covid19 lol and there has even recently been a black bear spotted near my house on one of my normal city trails where I walk my dog daily 😳 I knew basic bear safety, and how to tell the difference between bears but i really all the detail your videos have and I am going to buy some bear spray now. Thank you!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, glad to hear it. Hopefully you never need the spray but if you do it will be worth every penny.

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

Another well-done video Kevin, it raises much awareness and can even save lives. Thanks.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maclarenschell8855]

Thanks for the videos, would you consider making one on encounters with wolves and/or cougars? I know that in general wolves won't attack if you stand your ground and look large, and not to turn your back on cougars and cats in general, but I feel like you'd be more knowledgeable on the subject.

[@longwildernesswalks]

MORE people need to watch this!!! An air horn has chased off a bear multiple times in the night before from camp. Just a simple, small airhorn. They're cheap, light weight, and highly effective folks.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment.

[@spartanwar1185]

I always find it so amusing how we've found ways to deal with all kinds of potentially hostile animals using methods that don't even usually require a weapon nowadays I feel bad for the times when all humanity had was sticks, stones, and eachother, even if it is commendable

[@dawnagamble1549]

even though this is 3 years old. My mother and i watched a couple of your videos. bears have been moving into her community within the past few yrs. she has bear spray and a horn!! the whistle usually scares them away but good to know the spray is the best!!! thank you for your videos....much respect to you

[@HikeColorado]

Great video and very informative 👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad you liked it.

[@Legionarivss]

Living in Europe far from any grizzlies and black bears, not planning to visit the US or Canada anytime soon but still find it extremely good to know some how. Those flairs, several bear sprays and horns I'd definitely carry with me. I'd assume fire would work as well.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes they generally don't like fire.

[@UguysRnuts]

Holy water and crosses.

[@littleripper312]

We have a lot of walking areas in my city where you will run into bears sometimes and there are even cougars around. It's in a large city so I always just used bear scares but I'm liking the blow horn and mace.

[@sunchaserw1477]

Thank you so much for showing me these options as I always thought bear spray is the only thing to use.

[@KevinOutdoors]

There is a reason that this is part 3 and my bear spray video was part 2. I would consider these noise deterrents as supplementary. Have bear spray and pull it out first. If the bear isn't threatening then you can try one of these.

[@sunchaserw1477]

@@KevinOutdoors Understood. I have also heard from another video saying bear spray, to a 900-pound bear, is not that effective and that's why he always carried a big bore revolver.

[@KevinOutdoors]

@@sunchaserw1477 Well that other video was wrong. Gun lovers like to justify carrying a gun. I have nothing against guns but bear spray is much more effective and much easier to use, unfortunately no deterrent is 100% effective.

[@UguysRnuts]

@@KevinOutdoors A gun don't care what way the wind's blowin'.

[@NiagaraRMT]

More great information 👍 Thanks for sharing!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

You are welcome!

[@hikewithmike4673]

love your videos I am always wanting to learn how to prevent dangerous bear attacks after my encounter in the middle of night at my camp in the Green Swamp in Florida!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Wowza! Bears at night in your campsite are always concerning.

[@thegreatelfinko]

Great videos. They probably will save some lives, if they haven't already. Thanks Kevin.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I hope the info helps someone some day.

[@dbx1233]

This is the third video I have watched from you and they are very informative but on this third one you actually appear to be taking on the appearance of a real bear. Interesting.

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, thanks! That is my new COVID look! I have never grown out my beard and I thought this was a good time to see where it will go.

[@localizer3195]

@@KevinOutdoors keep it going kevin! welcome to the BEARd club!

[@charlesgong544]

Do you know that I love this like this video.By the way do you want to be my friend?

[@billyhill4937]

Thanks for posting Kevin. That is some good useful information there.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheOtherGuybo]

Thank you for this great information, including the first two videos.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@laurametheny1008]

Aha! New info! It paid to keep up. You scared the CRAP outta me dude! I just came from vid#2 from last year. I click on this and BAM! there's this dude with a full on heard and shades. Like wtf is this? Lol. Bears and other wild animals are starting to move into (back) our burbs here in Northern IL. Like in backyards. We love animals so we want to be prepared to keep us AND the critters safe. Thankyou! Be safe out there dude. There's something else vicious waiting to take us down....😷🐾🐻🙏

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Laura, yes that is what I am calling my covid beard. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@ernestbecker7869]

Thank you

[@KevinOutdoors]

You're welcome

[@karinleffer6470]

wow, I survived 8 weeks holydays in USA in 1987 without bear contacts...and no one told me about the dangerous...

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad you made it. Most people never see bears even if they do travel in the backcountry.

[@fredcarani6764]

Besides an air horn I also carry a starter pistol. Never had to use it so I don't know if it will scare a bear off but I feel better having it. Nice video.

[@KevinOutdoors]

A starter pistol is quite loud, it should work as well or better than an air horn.

[@DT-diztortion]

Stayed for the information, subbed for the beard!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you! LOL.

[@zoyuomg5934]

I really like your bear defence videos, keep up the good work

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I am planning on a few more. We had a bear in our yard the last few nights. I'll be hanging my Ursack bear bag up in the forest with bait inside and placing trail cameras on it later today. Wish me luck!

[@zoyuomg5934]

I know that you are a proffesional, but still be careful mate

[@wigleboy]

I trail run and have run into many bears and carry a bear banger but have never used it. I was bluffed charged by a black bear and did not have time to react; they can change direction about as fast as they can run.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing that Paul. Yes bears can be very fast!

[@petes9878]

I never had the opportunity to use spray, but have used an air horn twice. It worked both times, once in Wrangell-St.Elias N.P. where I worked, and another time in Chugach S.P. The response was immediate. Made me think that bears, whose hearing is much more sensitive than a humans, just don't wanna be around something that's that annoying. Right or not, I believe that not all bears react identical, depending on the area where they live. There should be no question that in places where there is a considerable tourist activity, most of them a bit nervous about actually seeing a bear, the wildlife of such an area is fully aware that they're 'not alone', that there is an undercurrent (if you will) of a strange life-form present, something that shouldn't really be here. In places where people see bears 'all the time', like where I live, bears seem to be aware that there is a pesky species that yells, bangs pots, toots horns or throws rocks whenever they're seen in yards. Those bears respond much more agreeable than one who's never seen a human and thus may get unnervingly curious. As such, I've 'talked to' many a bear (typically black) and found them quite co-operative about vacating the area. What I like most about them is that they don't display an annoying, endless bark like so many dogs use when they encounter a stranger. Like it or not, Charlie VanderGaw (look him up here on KZbin) has discovered traits in bears that show us bear traits most folks had no clue about. Cheers ;- )

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for the comments. I will have to check out Charlie VG

[@dakotabob10]

I recently had an incident in Manitoba. I always thought that an air horn would scare a bear away but I had a bear that totally ignored the air horn. I never thought that was possible but it just goes to show that you shouldn't depend on any one method to scare a bear away. Fortunately, this bear was not aggressive.

[@akskier44]

I’ve had bears be unimpressed by air horns and auto horns. Loud angry yelling has worked as has a large barking dog restrained on a leash of course.

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

I, too, rely on noise for bear deterrent. My Glock 20 emits about 170 dB of noise.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Lots and lots of gun comments this week.

[@zarathustraowens771]

the "personal alarms" used to prevent rape, with the pull cord, are 140 DB...BUT they produce a continual noise, unlike a bear banger or gunshot [.22 is also 140 DB...which sees to be the threshold point for decibels.]. cost 3-5$. it is worth noting that numerous bears have been found with imbeded bullets...so, even the DB of a gunshot does NOT NECESSARILY work on some bears. again, however, the personal alarms produce CONTINUAL noise at 140DB.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. I don't have much experience with personal alarms. They don't seem to be very popular here in Canada.

[@zarathustraowens771]

@@KevinOutdoors lying under an open tarp at night isnt very good, considering bears, coyotes, wolves...who could just walk upon you at night. that has happened. this is the purpose of the alarm. consider: wild animals do not flee at the sound of a gunshot because they think, "he may shoot me". they dont know what a gun is. they flee BECAUSE of the decibels of the sound, which HURTS their ears. a 22 fired is the exact same decibels are the alarm i mentioned. so it "attacks" and "defends" all at once.

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

Great video and info.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmill5692]

Bears are extremely curious...will search to find bear bell noise

[@KevinOutdoors]

They sure are.

[@SlayermikeFishingandMORE]

That bear banger is really cool! great info Kevin🐻🐻🐻

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Mike!

[@dr.wardsonlinelessons]

"You don't want the projectile to go behind the bear..." I didn't even think of that until you said it. That would make for a bad day!

[@KevinOutdoors]

It sure would!

[@kentwilliams4152]

When I was stationed in Whitefish, Montana I spoke with US Forst Service Personnel and NPS Rangers in Glacier National Park as well as an RCMP member in regards to protechion from Grizzly and Black Bears. The NPS Rangers carried a .375 H&H Magnum rifles and they called bear bells, “Dinner Bells.” The USFS rangers also carried big bore rifles in the back country, but did state that timber cruisers have had good success with Freon powered boat horns. The RCMP member recommended a 12 ga. shotgun with 00 Buckshot. (His highest years was having to put down 36 bears.) Caveat: This was in the late 1980’s so I suspect that technology has improved a lot since then. FWIW

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Kent, much appreciate the story.

[@richardmoorer2668]

000 buck probably better. 36 caliber pellets

[@careybrown6172]

Thanks, great info as always!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Carey, you are welcome!

[@fft2020]

The best thing you can do to avoid encounters with bears is doing like me and living in a country where there are o bears ! :)

[@KevinOutdoors]

That would be 100% effective.

[@jenniferstewart6003]

Thanks, great tips. Be well!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@amycuaresma]

Ah I found what I was looking for disregard post on other video thanks Kevin

[@KevinOutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@rod4758]

I prefer the noise from my 12 gage. Works very well!

[@thebelissima64]

Thank you for the tips! A friend of mine whose husband is an experienced hunter told me that if you wear a strong fragrance the bears will not approach you because they hate the smell. What do you think?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Bears have a great nose and are curious and have been documented to go after things that have previously been sprayed with bear spray. There is also some evidence that they avoid the cleaner 'Pine Sol'. So this might be true but it probably would depend on what the fragrance was. I wouldn't trust it to save my life.

[@Blackbird58]

I'm going to be Camping on Vancouver Island, Squamish and Whistler later on this year and am understandably concerned about bears, I was thinking in particular about being attacked during the night whilst asleep in my tent, would a cattle prod be at all effective? I believe that the output voltage can be increased on some models but have seen nothing about anyone using them to fend off bears. Whatever the answer, I AM going, this is the trip of a lifetime for me, British Columbia is where I should have been born-it's not somewhere I intend to die before I absolutely have to though! Great videos, I won't die from ignorance after watching all of these! Thank you (and a Happy New Year from the UK)!

[@KevinOutdoors]

First off, you are going to see some great places and I think you have the right attitude, be prepared but not afraid. The risks of being attacked by a bear are only little better than winning the lottery and the chances are very high that you won't see a bear in your campground at all. (hopefully you do see one while driving around). Unfortunately bear attacks do happen and sometimes when people are sleeping in their tent. If you are in a busy campground then an attack is much less likely since there are many other people around. I would drop the cattle prod idea. It could work but if you are asleep then it is no more useful than anything else. I do recommend bringing bear spray and having it close at hand. When I sleep in a tent in the backcountry I keep one can in the vestibule just outside the tent. Have a great trip!

[@Jimsranch]

Great presentation.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thank you kindly!

[@qsmith8452]

you the man

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, thanks!

[@ikurann2488]

Very useful video. Thank you.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephenmandelbaum2027]

I just watched a bunch of videos, great info. Still, if I was in that back country I'd be more worried about Mountain Lions than bears, cuz you rarely see them coming.

[@kellycarlen9605]

Great series.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Kelly!

[@anonymousubiquitous3295]

First I ve heard of a bear banger. Thanks.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad to help

[@UguysRnuts]

In the joint they call 'em "zip guns".

[@kadmow]

ha ha, apparently bells gave bears something to home in on food. a noisemaker combined with spray, would reinforce everything noisemker - maybe a pistol preloaded with a couple of blanks - thirded up with the remainder in lead.

[@ryanmoen6239]

Great information and well delivered man. Super sweet T-Shirt and Go Habs Go.

[@RobertFromEarth]

Kevin trying the air horn... "...it's scared me just to push the button" Of course Kevin, you're a bear ;-)

[@KevinOutdoors]

It is pretty loud.

[@elizeleroux6388]

this is a good thing together with bear spray that doesn't always deter the bear away, because of a sudden fear and to miss the bears 👀 , wow , i always read about these incidents although i don't live in America, the growing of a beard might be hard to scare a hungry bear away

[@thereseblass7177]

Fantastic series...great information.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noahbyrne2402]

I like 10mm noise maker

[@KevinOutdoors]

Lots and lots of gun comments this week.

[@catcoderdev5846]

Trumpet also works

[@KevinOutdoors]

I bet they would. I can find no records of bears attacking marching bands.

[@UguysRnuts]

@@KevinOutdoors Did you hear what happened when Herb Alpert visited Yellowstone? Almost lost his brass.

[@rexwine]

I notice air horns require to connect them to the cannister. How long do they last, because it seems like it must leak pressure, since that's the way they're sold.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Well, this video is over a year old and the horn still works perfectly. I don't think they leak much.

[@rexwine]

@@KevinOutdoors Thanks!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Well done Kevin, looking manly these days!👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks during covid I thought I would let it go a bit. 👍

[@earlhayes2969]

Thanks Kevin for the info hopefully we can get out soon and do some Canoe Tripping down here stay safe Earl 👍🛶🇺🇲

[@KevinOutdoors]

You bet, I hope things change soon everyone is getting itchy to get out!

[@Winter8R1]

Another great vid Kevin - thx for sharing

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thank you Winter8R1!

[@marshallandroxy]

Great tips - thanks for the video

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Reignunlimited]

How about using a 12 guage. You also get a loud noise along with a slug in case the bear doesn’t mind loud noises.

[@1MrBanff]

We've had a big ole Grizzly roaming around here at the Banff Springs Golf Course the past few days. Still see tourists get out and walk towards it. Play stupid games win stupid prizes I guess. Perhaps they aren't aware of the Bears ability to close distance in a hurry.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yeah, and they can attack with lethal force when provoked.

[@homer30]

First line of defense is air horn. If the bear still charge then you go to the second line of defense bear spray. I'll buy both. hehehe.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Both are good. I would pull out the spray at the first sight of a bear. If the bear isn't an immediate threat then try the air horn.

[@michaelfrymus]

I don't like the air horns! Because it keeps accidentally going off - If only there was a twist lock for the top button.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yeah not my favourite thing either but I wanted to cover the subject. Bear spray makes a lot more sense and it has safety features.

[@Sigfofosauer]

What if the bear gets scared away but it runs towards you?? LOL

[@KevinOutdoors]

That is actually a serious problem. Bear bangers can explode behind a bear and cause the bear to move towards you. That's why in the video I recommend pointing them straight up.

[@smallestIM]

I had a dream where a brown bear was chasing me, where I improvised and googled «Scariest animal noises» on my portable speaker, and it worked until I got somewhere safe. Question is, is this realistic?

[@KevinOutdoors]

As long as it is loud enough it sounds realistic. There was a woman a few years ago who played some Metallica from her cell phone to deter a cougar. When the guys from Metallica saw this on the news they contacted her :)

[@mmamallama1827]

Thank you!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Welcome!

[@whodatwhoder]

After ringing the bell yell dinners ready!

[@ritab.9215]

Thank you Kevin for your bear videos. It would be really cool if you could do more bear related videos! I love your content on this matter, it's the best out there so far. I know what I'm talking about! ;-)

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Riata, more on the way.

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

Hitting on a cow bell is excellent. It never has to be relaoded. I created that. Bells on the pants ankles help. Sometimes animals are attracted to bells like babies and cats

[@carylfontaine3640]

You are awesome! Thanku so much for this information!!!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Albisriede]

I used to work for the NPS in Wrangell-St.Elias and used one of those twice. Instant results. Worked great. Here is another clue: Animals in general have much more sensitive hearing than we do, so to avoid damage to their ears their inclination is to protect their hearing rather than take chances. Here is an example: Boreal Owls and some foxes can hear a mole moving under considerable depths of snow and 'nail' them. Imagine what it would feel like for them to hear a blaster.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@robertpopescu9652]

Thanks dude! ✌️

[@KevinOutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@kathyjurgens7153]

This is very useful. Thank you.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

1:28 “it makes noise and alerts everyone in a mile and a half radius that you’re a chooch who doesn’t care about serenity”

[@KevinOutdoors]

A 'chooch', never heard that one before. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@brianelston7583]

Another awesome informative video. I recently bought a Coghlan's Emergency Survival Horn(inner rubber film broke right away, and i replaced it with a ballon), it seems very loud, says 120 db. Also it sounds more like an elk or something, not sure if that is any better than just a whistle.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Brian, that sounds good, the louder the better.

[@laurametheny1008]

Would it be better to attract a bear than a bull? Idk. Those guys are pretty freaking scary. Especially in the mating season. Don't let em get confused! Lol🐾🤔😉

[@houndsmanone4563]

Good info. Thanks

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hikewithmike4673]

what about forest fire issues with the explosive device?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yeah, in the right conditions the bear bangers could easily start a fire.

[@paulandrewforget1694]

OUT F***ING STANDING! I grew up in the Tall, Tall, Trees of upstate NY. Work & Live in the Black Bear Capital of North America, Ontario & Quebec, and worked for the NorthWest company in NUNAVUT! Right On, Brother! SUBSCRIBED 👍🐻🐾 I always carry 2 cans of bear repellent spray on my person, and BEAR BANGER 💣💥💥 when BOW hunting whitetail. Liked & Shared!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@satriyojp5739]

Me sees the thumbnail: "Why the dude is different with the previous parts?"

[@blackdogbite]

If the bear doesn't charge you....put your MasterCard back in your pocket and back away. Thank the bear. If he does charge you, dispute the charges at a later time.

[@KevinOutdoors]

I'll be sure to give that a try :)

[@sandrawatkins3905]

I now live in real bear country. Thank you.

[@KevinOutdoors]

You are welcome Sandra.