staying safe in bear country 👇 taking a trip to the mountains? here’s a few tips for being bear aware while hiking🐻 1. Bring bear spray & keep it accessible 2. Be loud as you hike to avoid surprising any wildlife 3. Don’t wear headphones or earbuds, stay aware of your surroundings Fear of bears (or any wildlife) shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the beautiful hiking trails on your trip to the mountains but come prepared and be aware of your surroundings 🥾🏔️ 👉follow @jayxnina for more couples

So like...a bear shouldn't be INSIDE your house. Help keep bears wild — start with proper bear aware practices in the spring to help prevent bears from discovering your home or neighborhood as a food source that they will return to throughout the year. 🐻 Keep garbage in a well-secured location. Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup. 🐻 Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them free of food odors: ammonia is effective. 🐻 Keep garage doors closed. Do not leave pet food or stock feed outs