| Check out the video version of this guide on | | | | noise so the bear knows you’re around. The truth |
| Howcast.com: | | | | is, that bear doesn’t want to run into you, either. |
| How To Survive a Bear Attack | | | | Step 3: Avoid eye contact |
| Get more great tips on how to handle the workplace | | | | Uh, oh. Despite your best efforts, Smokey The |
| at Howcast.com: | | | | Bear’s evil twin is suddenly standing in front of you, |
| Outdoor Skills | | | | calmly considering his options. First off, do not make |
| Introduction: | | | | eye contact. The bear will take it as a direct challenge |
| So you’ve finally escaped to the great outdoors. | | | | to his authority, and he will rip your head off. |
| Good for you. But watch out for bears, or you may | | | | Step 4: Slowly back away |
| need to escape from the great outdoors. | | | | Back away slowly while speaking in a soft voice. |
| You Will Need: | | | | Right about now would be a good time to make a |
| - A cool head | | | | deal with God. |
| - Acting skills | | | | Step 5: Don’t flee |
| - A change of underwear | | | | Holy crap, the bear is charging. Do not run! He will |
| - A killer right hook | | | | chase you down and rip your head off. |
| - A loyal pet, large enough to eat a bear | | | | Instead, stand perfectly still. If he stops his charge, |
| Step 1: Reverse direction | | | | slowly back away again, speaking softly. |
| If you’ve already had your head ripped off during a | | | | Step 6: Play dead |
| bear encounter, we probably can’t help you. | | | | If the bear attacks, protect your head with your arms, |
| However, if the bear has not yet ripped off your head | | | | curl up in a fetal position, and pretend you’re dead. |
| because you saw him first, off in the distance, you | | | | Or try hitting him directly in the nose. Some experts |
| should slowly and quietly begin walking in the opposite | | | | think a quick punch works better than submissiveness. |
| direction until he’s out of sight. | | | | Step 7: Have pepper spray next time |
| Then calmly stay put for about a half hour. | | | | Next time, don’t go into the woods without bear |
| While you’re waiting, sing, talk, or make some noise. | | | | repellent pepper spray. Just be sure to familiarize |
| Also, now is not the time for a smelly, bear-enticing | | | | yourself with its proper use. |
| snack! | | | | Fact: |
| Step 2: Walk noisily | | | | You are more likely to be struck by lightning than |
| With the coast clear, resume your walk. But make | | | | mauled by a bear. |