The Nature Photo Guys, Joe, and Chris, discuss bear safety and offer up some advice to keep you safe while exploring and photographing nature. They also offer up some cool bear facts and resources for you to explore more, in-depth, facts about the fascinating world of bears. (NOTE: we are not experts in the field of bear and cougar biology, nor do we claim all these facts to be accurate. We found these resources online. These are recommendations only and we encourage you to explore these resources and more.} Resources: Alberta Canada - Bears and outdoor recreation Outdoor recreation bear safety tips for anglers, campers, hikers, and mountain bikers https://www.alberta.ca/bears-and-outdoor-recreation.aspx The BearSmart guide to playing safely in bear and cougar country Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety. This is a downloadable pdf. https://open.alberta.ca/publications/9781460142691 Get Bear Smart Learn about living with bears; creating bear smart communities; recreation in bear country; bear safety at work; and managing bears (for wildlife officials) https://www.bearsmart.com/managing-communities/education/materials-strategies/ ***************************************************** The Nature Photo Guys f-stop affiliate link: https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e ***************************************************** The Nature Photo Guys Website: http://www.TheNaturePhotoGuys.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@thenaturephotoguys Email: [email protected] Joe Desjardins Website: http://www.JoeDesjardins.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joedesjardins.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joedesjardins.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joedesjardins Email: [email protected] Chris Gibbs Website: http://www.footprintsinnature.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/footprintsinnature.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/footprintsinnature.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@footprintsinnature Email: [email protected]