“Knowing the distance your bear spray goes is important. How you deploy it is determined by the bear’s agitation level and how far away it is.”
Really useful guide from the Be Bear Aware Campaign on proper use of bear spray. If you’re planning a trip into bear country this summer, I highly recommend watching this all the way through to make sure you not only buy (OR RENT) the right kind of bear spray but also know when and how to use it. Stay safe out there folks:
