WHALES of Teton Valley • Entered by Liz McCane on July 28, 2023
Bear Encounter Training
July 28, 2023
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 1 |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 1 |
| Participants | 20 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
Key Issue: Wildlife Protection
Activity Type: Trainings (WALTS, CAREs/GLOWs, research, conferences, workshops, etc.)
Key Partners: Bear Wise Jackson Hole, part of JH Wildlife Foundation
Short Description of Activity
Representative explained how to tell the difference between black and grizzly bears, and what to do when encountering them. He brought a device that simulates a bear charge, and each attendee had several chances to react and successfully deploy bear spray.
Reflection/Evaluation
We spend a lot of time in our nearby wilderness, and bear encounters, while unusual, occasionally happen. We feel more confident in our ability to use bear spray, but now recognize how much practice is needed to become proficient.
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Photo Captions
On her third try, Timm managed to spray the simulated bear before it ate her