This animal lives almost everywhere where the forest zone is located. What to do if I met a bear? If a person is not a professional hunter, do not try to kill the beast. There is little chance of this. And the fact that he will be furious and try to attack is a lot.
What to do if I met a bear? Danger
Bears, by their nature, are not super-aggressive creatures. It can attack if it falls into a trap, falls ill or is wounded, while guarding prey or in the case of a sudden appearance of a person, which causes a bear in fright. In the absence of these reasons, the bear himself will try to retire from the meeting place. Do not try to put up tents on bear paths, as these animals move along them. Do not attract the bear's attention with the smell of the remaining food - dispose of it in any way possible. Do not hang provisions on a tree, do not stop next to carcasses of animals, rotten fish.
Bear behavior
The beast can stand on its hind legs, start snorting, growling, undermining the ground, which indicates that he wants to show who is the boss. The bear’s desire to attack is evidenced by the fur raised on the stand, standing ears and a direct look at the enemy. He literally flies up to a person on all paws, after which he can stand on his hind legs to strike. Therefore, to the question: "What if I met a bear?" - you can answer that first of all you need to evaluate his condition. The low speed of approaching a person indicates the uncertainty of the beast.
Greatest danger
The greatest danger awaits a person when meeting a dipper. And also with the animal that you met suddenly. What to do if I met a bear? Do not try to run! In the presence of a backpack or any other things, throw them away from you to arouse bearish curiosity, which will help in these seconds or minutes either to leave or climb a tree. Adults do not climb on them. But this is in the most hopeless situation, since the bear will climb onto a low tree. It will not climb on thick and tall, but when it sees a running man, it can sit and wait under a tree for a long time. You can also freeze in a prone position (legs are tightened, hands block the face and neck), pretending to be dead (trying not to breathe) - the beast is likely to leave without causing harm, or it will scratch a little. Get up, having waited some time, since the bear might not have gone far, but hid for the purpose of observation.
Meeting in the forest
Moving through the forest, carefully observe the anthills, the presence of scratches on the bark of trees, broken young trees. Behind footprints, excrement, scattered stumps, etc. But what if I met a bear in the forest? Remember that he is the master here. Do not try to run - it will catch up anyway, leave, as far as possible, calmly on the diagonal, without turning your back to the beast. He knows his boundaries, and if they have not been violated, then most likely you will calmly leave. If the meeting cannot be avoided, face the beast, but do not try to look into his eyes, scream, yell and yell. If the bear is watching you, and the ears are laid back - do not try to make any movements. Begin a gradual retreat after averting your bestial gaze.
Meeting in the forest seasonal
In spring, the bears awaken after hibernation and become dangerous. Especially - bears with cubs. From you - no threat to the side, first of all, cubs, and also no aggression towards the bear. It is explainable.
What to do if I met a bear in the forest in the summer? In July-August they have a mating season. At this time, the males become aggressive, which is especially evident if there is a female in the radius of his sense of smell and touch, which may not be inferior to the males in aggression. Young animals may also attack this season, but his competent actions in this season will quickly scare them off. Follow the tips above, scream, sing, raise your hands or stick above you and wave them, but do not throw a bear. If there are weapons or firecrackers, shoot in the air. Basically, in the summer there is a lot of food. Bears, as a rule, do not attack for no reason. Bears that have accumulated fat over the summer become more meek in the fall.
In winter, you can with some probability meet a connecting rod bear in the forest. This bear does not have time to eat off during the summer, which causes its winter reeling. Cranks are very dangerous. Since there is no food, meeting them is fraught with dangers. What to do if I met a bear in the forest in winter? As you move, look for footprints in the snow. If bear traces are found, turn off this path.
Bear attack
Further. What to do if he meets a bear and he attacks? There is a struggle for existence. Therefore, when attacking, you need to give the maximum possible rebuff. If possible, aim at the eye sockets, preferably with sharp objects. If it is impossible to hit the eyes, you need to try to kick the stomach. The impact to achieve the required performance should be direct. A correct blow to the face can cause hemorrhage and fracture of the cervical vertebrae. According to some researchers, the most effective direct hit in the nose. If you have a gun and know where to shoot for sure, and if you cannot perform other actions, use this opportunity to save your own life.
Regional features of bears
In different regions, meeting with this beast is fraught with various dangers. So, the bears of the European part of our country, the Carpathian, Central Asian, Caucasian and Belarusian are distinguished by a more or less peaceful disposition. The highest frequency of attacks is noted in the Far East, in Eastern Siberia, Amur and Irkutsk regions, in Buryatia and Primorsky Territory. The most aggressive animals live in Japan. What to do if I met a bear in the forest in the north? You must comply with all the previously given tips, try to retreat without turning your back on the beast.
Simple rules to avoid meeting a bear
It is simpler to avoid meeting the beast than to then frantically remember what needs to be done. So, following these simple rules will help you avoid meeting a bear:
- move around open areas and woodlands, where you can see the beast in advance and prevent a meeting with it;
- go around the bear trails, which are two parallel rows of pits, about 20 cm behind each other;
- try to avoid the willow tree and cedar stannica - the preferred habitats of bears;
- these animals can be near ponds, catching salmon;
- try to move in groups of several people - the probability of a bear attack decreases;
- if you are late in the area of bears at night, it is better to light a fire that will scare away the beast;
- after each meal, it must be disposed of so that the smells do not attract hungry bears;
- move through the forest or mountains noisily, but not screaming. A beast nearby will hear an extraneous sound, and will most likely leave this place;
- do not visit places with burdocks and tall grass;
- halt should be arranged only in open areas with a good overview;
- try not to move around the supposed habitats of the bears at night;
- if you are not hunting, do not bring a dog with you. She can attract the beast by barking, or when meeting with him she can rush at the bear, which will only make him angry;
- do not try to take a picture with the beast, the bear will not appreciate your addiction to selfie.
If you nevertheless met with the beast, but it does not show aggression, and only curiosity is visible, you need to act on the circumstances - either slowly retreat, or try to scare off the methods described above. The bear has poor eyesight, but at close range it is not necessary to look directly into his eyes, he will regard this as aggression.
When meeting with a bear, one must try to maintain composure and clarity of thought. Remember that if the beast sees a self-confident person, he will most likely prefer to leave. Do not try to imitate a bear roar, it is unlikely that the bear will understand you.
These rules are typical for any area where you can meet a beast. In particular, they are applicable when answering the question: “What if you meet a bear in the taiga?” In this situation, it is better to take lighting devices with you: flashlights, cameras with a flash to blind the animal for a while and try to move away during this time.
Mountain meeting
The next moment. What to do if I met a bear in the mountains? If you are at the foot and the beast is dangerous, you can try to hit him and save. Ascent to the mountains. Otherwise, the rules of conduct coincide with those listed in the article above.
Finally
Let us return to the question asked at the beginning of the article: "What should I do if I met a bear?" You must consider all the tips given here. But remember that none of them guarantees the safety of life. The most important thing is to remain calm, not to try to come into conflict with the bear. If possible - leave, stepping back diagonally.