The investigative minds at How to Survive test the effectiveness of bear spray and explain why it has become one of the most ...

As hiking, camping and road trip season sends more people into bear country, wildlife experts say bear spray should be treated as essential safety gear, not something buried in a backpack. The ...

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. In a Facebook post, ...

In real life, there’s rarely such a thing as a stationary target. The North Shore Black Bear Society has employed a remote controlled bruin to train outdoor workers and recreation groups exactly what ...

As bear conflicts with humans are on the rise across Connecticut, bear self-defense products are popular items in outdoor recreation stores, as many residents plan to hike, camp, hunt and fish in the ...