Otherwise, urinate on rocks, snow, or bare ground. Choose another camping area if you find a dead animal anywhere in the vicinity. If you see a bear, avoid it if you can. Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. If you encounter a bear at close range, remain calm.
Attacks are rare.
Chances are, you're not in danger. Bears are curious and may want to check you out. Generally, if you just stand your ground, talking to help ensure that it knows you are a person, the bear will soon leave. Give bears plenty of room. If you see a bear, do not approach it to take a photograph or for any other reason.