The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently is

Subject: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently issued
this bulletin:


In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear
conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising
hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and
keep alert of bears while in the field.


We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on their
clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them.
We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in
case of an encounter with a bear.


It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear
activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between
black bear and grizzly bear manure: Black bear manure is smaller
and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear
manure has little bells in it and smells like pepper-spray."