Hunters take notes on backcountry bear safety

Hunters take notes on backcountry bear safety

SITKA — Dozens of hunters turned out to hear details and best practices meant to deter, defuse and survive bear encounters while in the field, at a presentation last week hosted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on self-protection in active bear encounters, first aid, electric fences and communications equipment, ADF&G wildlife biologist Steve...