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Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: BEAR WARNING
BEAR WARNING:
The Colorado State Department of Fish and
Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers to take extra
precautions and keep alert for bears while in the Dillon, Breckenridge, and
Keystone areas.
They advise people to wear noise-producing
devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the
bears unexpectedly. They also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case
of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for fresh
signs of bear activity.
People should recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and
contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in
them and smell like pepper spray......