Heading into the woods? Be bear aware
A grizzly bear is pictured in a field in this Idaho Department of Fish and Game photo. In 2022, IDFG officials reported an increased amount of human and grizzly encounters in the Panhandle region.
(Photo courtesy IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME)
An Idaho Department of Fish and Game illustrations highlights the differences between black bears and grizzly bears.
With more people venturing into the forested areas of North Idaho during the summer months, bear encounters are becoming more common, although bear attacks are not.
While bear attacks are uncommon in the Idaho Panhandle, it is important to know how to avoid encounters with these animals altogether...
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