Bear Sighting Information & Safety

If you are approached by an aggressive bear avoid direct eye contact, speak in a soft, calm voice and slowly back away from the bear. These actions often will help appease the bear.  The bear may slap the ground, huff, blow, and chomp its teeth or make a bluff charge to let you know it feels threatened and wants space. Do not run or turn your back to the bear.  Bears can outrun, out-swim and out-climb you. Make yourself appear bigger by raising your arms above your head, and continue to speak in a soft, calm voice and back away from the bear. If you are actually charged and attacked, fight back rather than "play dead." Kick, punch, and hit the bear with your fists, feet, and whatever weapon might be available, including red pepper/capsaicin spray. Concentrate your attack on the bear’s face, eyes, and nose.  Report the attack or any contact with a black bear to the DEM Division of Law Enforcement (401) 222-3070.  Seek medical attention if needed.  Black bears are protected wildlife in Rhode Island under RIGL 20-16-1. It is illegal to feed, capture, or shoot a bear without prior state authorization.

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