Dave Smith (3) (1950–)
Author of Backcountry Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters
For other authors named Dave Smith, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Dave Smith is a naturalist who has worked in Yellowstone, Glacier, Denali, and Glacier Bay National Parks
Works by Dave Smith
Backcountry Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters (1997) 51 copies, 1 review
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Backcountry Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics) by Dave Smith
Fairly comprehensive address regarding how we can best "share" the land of the Black and Grizzly bears (the two general classes of bears in the US, aside from polar bears). In general, if attacked, stand your ground; if contacted, lay low and play dead; if continually maulled, fight back. Prevent encounters by making reasonably noise. Most black bears will not attack (even with cubs). Bears are curious and ingenious in getting food, especially with a little time or experience. Worth reading show more if you spend any time in the remote outdoors. show less
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