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Bear Aware: The Quick Reference Bear Country Survival Guide (Falcon Guide) - Tapa blanda

Schneider, Bill

 
9780762731084: Bear Aware: The Quick Reference Bear Country Survival Guide (Falcon Guide)
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ISBN 10: 0762731087 ISBN 13: 9780762731084
Editorial: skirt!, 2004

Sinopsis

Hiking in bear country always carries a risk, but the risk can be made minuscule if hikers follow the advice given in this small, packable book. Extensively reviewed by bear experts, the book provides tips and contains the latest information on the intriguing science of bear-human interactions, including the uses and benefits of pepper spray. This guide contains advice on: *Hiking and camping safely in bear country*How to handle a close encounter with a bear*Food storage methods that help keep campsites bear free*Special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and outfitters*Specific regulations in national parks

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Acerca del autor

Bill Schneider was with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks before founding Falcon Publishing. He lives in Helena, Montana and has hiked and camped in bear country for more than 40 years.

De la contraportada

Heading into bear country can seem frightening . . . but it doesn¿t have to be. This handy, packable guide will show you preventive measures that can reduce your chances of coming across a bear and techniques that can minimize your risk of being injured. With Bear Aware you¿ll learn how to safely hike and camp in bear country, store food to keep campsites bear free, and handle close encounters. The book also offers special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, trail runners, outfitters, photographers, vacationers, and cabin owners, and provides specific regulations for the national parks.

Look inside for the latest information on:
¿ Safety precautions for outings in bear country
¿ Common outdoor and camping gear that can attract bears
¿ Erroneous myths about bears, plus the real facts
¿ Handling offensive and defensive encounters, and knowing the difference
¿ Expert recommendations on when - and how - to play dead and when to fight back

Instead of taking fear with you, take Bear Aware.

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Editorial
skirt!
Año de publicación
2004
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0762731087
ISBN 13 
9780762731084
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
3
Número de páginas
87
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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