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three men were sentenced to prison and fined a total of $9,000 after taking selfies with brown bears at katmai NP

3 Men Receive Prison Sentences for ‘Drunken Capering’ With Katmai Bears

May 18, 2022 | By Jilli Cluff

Three men now face jail time, probation, and fines of $3,000 each after taking selfies near several brown bears at Katmai National Park.

SABRE Updates Safety Notice, Recalls Alaska Bear Spray Canisters

SABRE Updates Safety Notice, Recalls Alaska Bear Spray Canisters

July 19, 2021 | By Mary Murphy

Earlier in July, SABRE announced a recall for a lot of its Frontiersman bear spray units. Now, the brand has updated the recall with more units that could be faulty.

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Bear Grabs Gun During Snack-Fueled Rucksack Ransack

July 13, 2021 | By Sam Anderson

Conservation Officer Mary Manning responded to a strange call from a camper in Boundary Waters Canoe Area last week.

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Learn Grizzly Bear Defense Tactics With MeatEater’s Clay Newcomb

July 8, 2021 | By Nicole Qualtieri

In one of MeatEater’s latest films, expert bear hunter Clay Newcomb digs into the efficacy of defending himself against grizzly bears. 

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3 Bear Spray Myths Dispelled (And a Few Tips to Help Keep You Safe)

June 11, 2021 | Sponsored Post

We talk with a bear safety expert to learn how to best use bear spray and take other precautions in the backcountry.

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How to Enjoy a Bear Encounter

August 19, 2019 | By Nicole Qualtieri

By taking the time to learn how to employ a variety of safety strategies around our ursine friends, you can safely enjoy a bear encounter. Promise.

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