Mar 12, 2024 · In episode 99 of the BPL podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.

What are the requirements and options for food storage in the National Parks, and what bear canisters are most effective across the NPS?

Mar 19, 2009 · Bears have been known to change their behavior based on their experience (gun shots have been known to attract bears because hunters leave the guts after cleaning the …

Dec 8, 2024 · Topic The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor diffusion Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to …

Apr 2, 2024 · We hope this guide will help you understand bear canisters a little bit better. You'll learn about various testing agencies, bear canister design, materials, usability, and user …

Learn how to store your food and protect it from bears in the backcountry - an overview of different methods and when to use them.

Mar 12, 2024 · I wonder if bears, in their evolutionary history, have developed an olfactory apparatus that mostly zeroes in, especially, and to a very fine degree, on the far-off faint smell …

Oct 21, 2025 · Bears’ sense of smell is extraordinary - but their ability to detect properly contained food is often exaggerated. This presentation explores the science of odor control, food storage …

Learn how to store your food and protect it from bears in the backcountry - an overview of different methods and when to use them.

Aug 19, 2024 · I’m sure there are plenty of stories of people warding off bears with guns and also many with bear spray. And thousands more by avoiding contact by making lots of noise, …