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NOLS Bear Essentials - Paperback

NOLS Bear Essentials - Paperback

NOLS Bear Essentials - Paperback

FormatBook
Language English
ISBN-13 / SKU 9780811735490

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by John Gookin (Author), Tom Reed (Author)

  • Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them
  • Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears
  • Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats

    Traveling in bear country comes with responsibilities to camp and hike in ways that respect the natural activities of bears. To give you the information you need to coexist with bears, NOLS Bear Essentials draws on NOLS' expertise and their 40 years of experience leading trips in bear country, as well as the input of noted scientists who have studied bears and their relationships with people. Learn ways to set up camp so as to not attract bears, the safest options for storing food when car camping and backpacking, and how to protect yourself while fishing and hunting.

    Author Biography

    John Gookin, PhD, is a life-long educator. He currently manages curriculum and research at NOLS, where he has worked for 33 years. John has been studying backcountry lightning safety for 15 years and is a member of the Lightning Safety Team at the National Weather Service. He lives in Lander, WY.

    Number of Pages: 112
    Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.8 x 4 IN
    Illustrated: Yes
    Publication Date: June 14, 2009
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