Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Safety in bear country

• Reference: Van Daele, L. 1989. Safety in bear country. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Anchorage.
• Audiences: Angler, General Public, Guide or Outfitter, Hunter, Trapper, Wildlife Manager, Wildlife Viewer, Falconer
• Authors: Lawrence J. Van Daele
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• Keywords: brown bear, Ursus arctos, black bear, Ursus americanus, polar bear, Ursus maritimus, identification, life history, bear-human interactions, safety, behavior, weapons, laws
• Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/safety_bear_country_1989.pdf (PDF)
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• Primary Authors: Lawrence J. Van Daele
• Programs: Wildlife Information
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• Publication Types: Guide
• Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
• Species: Black Bear, Brown Bear, Polar Bear
• Species Categories: Big Game, Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
• Title: Safety in bear country
• Topics: Safety (e.g., bear, wolf, moose, muskox), Behavioral Ecology
• Year: 1989

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