BEAR WARNING:
The Colorado State Wildlife Division is advising hikers,
hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions
and keep alert for bears while in the Dillon, Breckenridge
and Keystone areas.
They advise people to wear noise producing devices such
as little bells on their clothing to alert the bears but not
startle them unexpectedly. They also advise the carrying of
pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch out for “fresh signs” of bear
activity. People should recognize the difference between
black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries
and squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings are larger, have little bells
in them, and smell like pepper.
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