What to Do If You See a Black Bear [Adirondacks]

One of the most exciting wildlife encounters one can have in the Adirondacks is with a black bear. What do you do if this happens? Here are a few tips to ensure that both you and the bear have a positive encounter.
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[@pk3]

I think I'm gonna back away irrespective of my thumb's coverage :D

[@robertwilliams5618]

Your hiking partner will do in a pinch. Knew friends had a purpose!

[@rustinstardust2094]

That pink bear looks like a lot more fun than the one I just ran into.

[@PeterLugten]

I'm gonna be honest, if I see a black bear while backpacking, my initial reaction will not be giving the bear a thumbs up and a long wink.

[@Moonshine-N-Miracles]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chillincharlie9792]

The poor guy in the video looks like he hasn't eaten in 2 years

[@iska788]

That’s why he survives any bear encounter, 😅

[@ronaldsmaka1051]

Didn't know Frank Zappa was still hiking the Adirondacks. Hope Dweezil and Moon Unit got away safely !

[@blurayauthority]

Those pink bears are the most dangerous.

[@holymystic4490]

I saw the "bear" poke it head out from behind the tree in 2:16 XD

[@robertlewandowski8491]

You don’t need to outrun the bear, just your hiking partner 🐌

[@linybob]

This is more about how to avoid a bear encounter than what to do.
What about bear spray? When to use? How to back up safely? What if there a few hikers? Better to form a group to look bigger to the bear or separate to increase chances for each individual?

[@ADKmtnclub]

Grouping up is definitely ideal. While bear spray is recommended in grizzly bear habitat, it's not really necessary for black bears in the Northeast. That said, it doesn't hurt to bring it so long as you know how to use it and have practiced in advance. Our experience is that many folks end up getting themselves with bear spray more often than not.

[@whodat417]

And if you use it spray em if they are to close. I had a woman once start spraying as soon as she saw the bear and blinded everyone but the bear

[@jolox.]

Great video! Very useful info! I'm going to subscribe and thumbs up!

[@robertthompson5501]

Thanks Saw a bigg bear 🐻 and ran sway.! Exciting! 🙏🏻🐻

[@AaronHawley]

Why aren't there bear-proof food lockers at popular wilderness campgrounds?

[@ADKmtnclub]

The short answer is that they are expensive and require staffing to maintain. The land manager in the Adirondacks is currently devoting resources elsewhere.

[@MikecSchlippSRPriestpastorChap]

🤙

[@jamesstetzer650]

If you want to befriend a bear walk up to him and introduce yourself to him in a gentleman manor 😂😢😮😅

[@Alan-Albany]

Poke! 😁

[@kikiandgigi9585]

Never turn your back to a bear like the guy in this video smh...

[@raeallizae6139]

That’s what i was thinking. The worst move to make

[@JustCallJonathan]

What about Bear Shish kabob? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Like in Borat.

[@dykeritz9]

:13 why is bear pimping a collar?? and ....What kind of crazy person filmed that!!!! God Bless

[@ADKmtnclub]

Biologists equip black bears with collars to collect data on survival, reproduction, habitat, behavior, and movement. And that footage would be from a trail cam. Thanks for watching!

[@alexhidel3732]

Throw your ham sandwich 🥪 at him 🐻 and run 🏃‍♂️

[@user-zg1ys2zi9j]

Feed the bear 👍🏻 ok