One of the most misunderstood and at times troublesome animals to be encountered are bears. Although these can both end in tragedy there are steps that can be taken to avoid confrontations. First of all, as with all wildlife, it is vitally important not to feed bears. This will make bears get into the habit of trying to find people food since they see it as an easy meal. And people and bears don t mix.
Bears have a strong sense of smell.
Keep this in mind when organizing your campground. If possible it is best to prepare your meals away from your tent. The smell will linger and attract hungry bears. Food storage is also an issue. Never store it in your tent or car.