Bear Alert
The Colorado State Department of Fish and
Wildlife is advising
hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to
take extra precautions
and be on the alert for bears while in
the Dillon, Breckenridge,
and Keystone area.

They advise people to wear noise-producing
devices such as little
bells on their clothing to alert but not
startle the bears
unexpectedly.

They also advise you to carry pepper
spray in case of an
encounter with a bear. It is also a good
idea to watch for signs
of bear activity.

People should be able to recognize
the difference between black
bear and grizzly bear droppings.

Black bear droppings are smaller and
contain berries and possibly
squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have bells
in them and smell like pepper
spray.