Do you really need bear spray with black bears? The research might surprise you. I take a look at different research that suggests bear spray is less effective with black bears. While exploring my own encounter with a black bear on a recent hike. And an alternative to bear spray I'm going to be trying on the trail.

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The Research:

Halt Tested on Bears: https://bit.ly/3n0sVWn
Spray vs Rocks: https://bit.ly/3bVcqon
Bear Attacks are rare: https://bit.ly/3kp3pbD
How Dangerous are Black Bears: https://bit.ly/3F3qBUG

Video Chapters:

00:00 Bear Shootout
1:43 A Bear But No Spray
4:31 The Research
6:00 A Bear Spray Alternitive?

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