A 90-Year-Old Woman Was Confronted By A Bear And Took The Only Action She Could

Hide your scents

Additionally, other smell sources, often overlooked, can also act as lures. Items like toothpaste, soaps, and even the clothes one cooks in can retain smells that might intrigue a bear.

“It’s smart to keep things that smell with your food and put on different clothes after you cook,” Emerson recommended. Doing this makes it much less likely that a bear will smell things and come close. It’s a good way to reduce the chance that a bear will pick up your scent and come near you when you’re in the wilderness.