{"product_id":"bear-aware-the-quick-reference-bear-country-survival-guide-9780762779635","title":"Bear Aware: The Quick Reference Bear Country Survival Guide","description":"Heading into bear country can seem frightening . . . but it doesn't have to be. This handy, packable guide will show you preventive measures that can reduce your chances of coming across a bear and techniques that can minimize your risk of being injured. With Bear Aware you'll learn how to safely hike and camp in bear country, store food to keep campsites bear free, and handle close encounters. The book also offers special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, trail runners, outfitters, photographers, vacationers, and cabin owners, and provides specific regulations for the national parks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis guide contains advice on: \u003cbr\u003eBear Mythology--Separating Fact from Fiction\u003cbr\u003eHiking in Bear CountryCamping in Bear CountrySpecial Regulations in National ParksSpecial Precautions for WomenSpecial Precautions for Hunters, Anglers and Outfitters, Mountain Bikers, and PhotographersHow to Handle Close EncountersLiving or Vacationing in Bear Country \u003cbr\u003eWorking in Bear Country\u003cbr\u003eInstead of taking fear with you, take \u003ci\u003eBear Aware\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[quote from book] \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Knowledge is the best defense against bears. Outdoors people who know about bears have already taken the vital first step. They know what kind of equipment to bring, how to set up camp, when and where to hike and be more careful, and which bear and human behaviors increase the chance of an encounter. And the well informed can more easily deal with any encounter.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Falcon Press Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762779635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.20w x 0.40d","brand":"Bill Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44207140929717,"sku":"9780762779635","price":8.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_208c42e3-0ba9-4297-bb72-cf0a088bc923.jpg?v=1716907546","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bear-aware-the-quick-reference-bear-country-survival-guide-9780762779635","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}