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In the North, children playing outdoors and exploring their surroundings – even near home – can be at risk of encountering a bear. It is important to educate children to be “Bear Aware” and to understand what to do if they encounter a bear.
Let’s all be bear aware.
Here’s how…
- Never feed bears
- Report bears that hang around people or get into garbage.
- Never get too close to bears.
- Hike in groups and make noise so you don’t surprise a bear.Keep a clean camping spot.
- Never explore bad smelling areas and never play near garbage dumps.
- Learn more about bears.
Facts
- Often a child’s first thought is to “play dead.” As a first response, this is incorrect, and is only warranted in certain situations. In some circumstances, playing dead may encourage a bear to be more aggressive.
Resources for Kids (and Adults too!)
- Be Bear Aware Colouring Book
336 KB - Staying Safe in Bear Country & Living in Bear Country Videos
Available From: Distibution Access,
Phone Toll-Free: 1-888-440-4640,
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Contact Conservation Officer Services Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-18) Phone (Whitehorse): 867-667-8005 Fax: 867-393-6206 Email: coservices@gov.yk.ca Regional Conservation Offices:
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