How to behave in the forest
-	Plan your route and your timing in advance. Avoid being out at dawn, at dusk and at night, when bears are most active.
-	Make your presence known. Talk, sing or clap your hands from time to time – a bear is more likely to avoid you if it knows you are there.
-	Stick to marked trails. Venturing off the trail increases the risk of surprising an animal.
-	Being in a group is safer. A larger group of people acts as a deterrent.
-	Always keep your dog on a leash. A dog running loose may provoke a bear and draw it towards you.
-	Do not leave food scraps behind. Waste and food odours attract wildlife and increase the risk of conflict.
-	Watch for signs of bear presence. Fresh tracks, scat, dug-up anthills or claw-marked trees indicate that a bear is in the area.
-	Be extra cautious in dense vegetation, near water and in areas with poor visibility. Sudden encounters can occur in these places.
-	Keep away from animal carcasses and food caches. A bear may defend its food aggressively.
-	If you spot a bear, stay calm. Do not run, give the bear space to retreat, and back away slowly.
-	Never approach cubs. Their mother is almost certainly nearby. A female defending her cubs poses the greatest risk of all.
-	Stay alert all year round, including in winter. Bears are active during the winter months as well.