Ask Fish and Game: Bear Safety

Q. Where can I get information about bears and how to prevent problems before I head into Idaho's backcountry? A. Black bears are more common and widespread than grizzlies in Idaho, but the precautions for reducing the likelihood of an encounter are similar. A few general precautions to avoid trouble with large carnivores when hunting are found on page 87 of the 2007 big game rules brochure. To learn more visit the Fish and Game Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/grizzly/grizz.pdf.For more about bear safety, go to: www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/bebearaware.html.