It is this same keen sense of smell which makes bear pepper spray so effective.

Bear pepper spray is an efficient deterrent in reducing injuries from bear attacks both towards the humans and bears.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regu...

Bears are notoriously interested not necessarily extreme. They are however acutely motivated by food. It's their extremely keen sense of smell that brings them to food out in the wilderness, at your campsite or in your yard.

It's this same keen sense of smell that makes bear pepper spray therefore effective.

Bear pepper spray is an efficient deterrent in reducing accidents from bear attacks both towards the people and bears.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regulatory agency preventing bear pepper sprays by virtue of an act of Congress. On the bottom of leading name that's tip #1-look for the EPA registration.

All pepper spray is oleoresin capsicum (OC). Individual pepper sprays have been in the 10-20 % range. If you visit a spray that claims it's 10-20 % OC it is not just a bear spray.

The EPA requires a maximum of two weeks of capsaicin and the absolute minimum size can of 7.9 ounces or 225 grams. That's idea number 2.

3. The spray must have a minimum spray range of 2-5.'

4. The spray needs to have a minimum duration of 6 seconds.

5. Always hold bear spray in bear country and get ready to make use of it.

6. When up against a bear encounter, give the bear a chance to leave. The keep

pepper spray must be your last resource.

7.If an attack appears imminent spray somewhat downward from 30-40 feet away.

This effectively creates a 'wall' of pepper spray between you and the bear. If the bear earnings thru the wall its' keen sense of smell is very repelled from the OC and will escape. Browsing To I Love Surfing — That’s the view from Sass Pordoi which is a part... perhaps provides suggestions you could give to your mother.

Remember that wind, rain, even conditions make a difference the spray and its' efficiency.

You can prevent an awful bear experience and might even save your self your life if you follow these methods.

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