Bear Aware, 2nd (Paperback)

by Bill Schneider (Author)

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Product Description

Upated and revised guide filled with helpful tips on traveling and camping in bear country.

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From the Falcon Publishing founder comes a new edition of his classic on what to do and how to think in bear country.


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Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762711884
• ISBN-13: 978-0762711888
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,656,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough advice, February 3, 2000

By	Marc (Wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bear Aware: Hiking and Camping in Bear Country (Paperback)

I read this book right after I finished "Mark of the Grizzly" because quite frankly, after reading that book, one does not desire to spend too much time in bear country. Where I go hiking/camping, there are black bears and grizzly bears. How you react to each one could be the difference between a good story and a gruesome mauling. However, it is nearly impossible to find comprehensive advice for dealing with black bears. This author does just that. He discusses both types of bears. He covers behavioral differences and offers advice on how to react in a slew of situations. He also provides "catch-all" advice in the event that you can't accurately identify the type of bear you have encountered (which has happened to us - I credit the author for my ability to keep a clear head when we encountered the bear). This book is quick to read, and I do so every year as a refresher.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you can know about avoiding bear encounters, December 14, 1998

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This review is from: Bear Aware: Hiking and Camping in Bear Country (Paperback)

This little book reminds me of the old saying "If I'd had more time, I'd have written a shorter book." It's a quick read. It's back-pocket size, and it's about as much as anyone can tell you about staying as safe as possible in bear country. No one should frequent bear country without having read this book.... at least twice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bears for Dummies, August 15, 2004

By	K. Hagaman (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for the individual who knows little to nothing about bears or bear safety and wants a quick, read-it-in-the-car type of book to educate themselves. It dispells myths and answers commonly asked questions. It covers ways that anyone, the hiker, backcountry camper, mountain biker, horseback rider, hunter, or angler can prevent and protect themselves from bear encounters. It gives basic biology, ranges, and methods of determining which bear is which.

On the other hand, this book is not the best choice for individuals who want to learn about bear biology and psychology or for those individuals who are trying to improve or implement some form of bear management. My personal recommendation on these topics is Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidances by Stephen Herrero. It is longer, but goes into far more depth than any field reference (like this one) could.

A good read for those who are not into long, factual books.