What to do when a black bear takes an interest in you: 🏃‍♀️ NEVER turn & run (this solicits their chase instinct) - instead, face the bear & slowly back away sideways 🗣️ If followed, make noise to try to scare it away (speak assertively, but do not squeal) - make yourself as large as possible (get to higher ground, wave your arms) 🐻 If the bear still pursues you: have bear spray out & ready 🤼 If you do not have bear spray, prepare to fight - keep your backpack on for protection 🎒 (video tak