If a bear approaches you, frighten it by yelling, banging pans together or throwing rocks. Do not run from a bear, back away slowly. Never corner or surround a bear. Keep pets indoors or in a vehicle or camper. Wild bears do not generally visit developed areas.
Wild bears are afraid of humans and human-related smells.
Bear cubs who eat only wild food have the best chance for survival. Garbage bears frequent developed areas. Garbage bears become dependent on human-related food and garbage. Garbage bears can cause property damage and injure people. Garbage bears are more likely to be killed by poachers or hit by vehicles .