Bear. Contact the Ministry of Natural Resources Bear Reporting Line at 1-866-514-2327. If the bear is an immediate threat to public safety, contact the Ottawa Police Services at 613-236-1222.
What should you do if you encounter a bear in Ontario?
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- Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight and wait for it to leave.
- Throw objects, wave your arms and make noise with a whistle, air horn or yelling if the bear does not leave.
- Prepare to use bear spray.
- Get inside a building or vehicle, if you are nearby, as a precaution.
What should I do if I see a bear?
Leave the area or take a detour. If this is impossible, wait until the bear moves away. Always leave the bear an escape route. Be especially cautious if you see a female with cubs; never place yourself between a mother and her cub, and never attempt to approach them.
Should you call the police if you see a bear?
A: If you see a bear in an urban area, we suggest notifying local law enforcement.
What to do if you see a bear in your backyard?
Never run away from or approach him. Make yourself look as big as possible by spreading your arms or, better yet, a coat. Make as much noise as possible by yelling, banging pots and pans or using other noisemaking devices. If the bear approaches and you have bear spray, spray the bear as he approaches.
What to do if a black bear comes at you?
Back away when possible. If attacked, immediately fight back. DON’T feed bears. A word about bear spray: Bear spray (pepper spray specifically made as a bear deterrent) can be an effective tool if you encounter an aggressive bear.
Do I need bear spray in Ontario?
Carry bear spray
Anyone who plans to camp in bear country should have bear spray with them. It is legal to carry in Canada as self-defense against aggressive bears (it is illegal to use bear spray against a person—it’s many times more powerful than regular pepper spray and is considered a dangerous weapon).
Why shouldn’t you look a bear in the eyes?
If you encounter a black bear, do not make eye contact. If you make eye contact, black bears will take this as an act of aggression.
How do you stop a bear from attacking you?
Bears can be unpredictable but these tips will increase the likelihood of a good outcome.
- Talk to the bear. Talking to the bear calmly helps the bear to know that you are human and not another animal.
- Stand your ground and stay still.
- Don’t panic, but stay calm.
- Stand tall.
- Move away slowly.
- Get out of the area.
Can you smell when a bear is near?
Untrue: Most of the time bears smell clean and fresh. A high compliment would be to say someone has bear breath. People who actually smell bear breath usually say it has no odor.
What time of the day are bears most active?
Bear Behavior
Bears are most active during early morning and late evening hours in spring and summer. Mating usually takes place in July. Both female and male bears may have more than one mate during the summer.
Will yelling scare a bear?
To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.
Should you stay still if you see a bear?
If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach and enjoy the moment. Then move away quietly in the opposite direction. If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly in the opposite direction and wait for the bear to leave.
What smells will deter bears?
Scent Deterrents
A bear’s nose is 100 times more sensitive than a human’s. If you find bleach or ammonia fumes unpleasant, you can imagine what they smell like to a bear. Bleach or ammonia- based cleaners are good for trash cans and other areas where strong scents could attract bears.
What attracts bears to your yard?
Bears are attracted to anything that smells; it doesn’t even need to smell good. Garbage, compost piles, dirty diapers, pizza boxes, empty beverage cans…to a hungry black bear, it all smells like something good to eat.
Can bears smell wi fi?
No. Wifi does not have a smell.
Will a black bear chase you?
Black bears are not territorial toward people like some dogs are. Black bears are mostly afraid they will be attacked. If a person doesn’t want a black bear to come closer, act aggressively. Black bears that come into campgrounds are looking for food, not people, and can easily be chased away in most cases.
Should you scare a black bear away?
The most effective noisemaker in bear country is you. Talking or singing loudly can help prevent surprise encounters with wildlife. With enough warning of your approach, wildlife typically remove themselves and their young from the area.
Will a black bear hurt a human?
Fatal black bear attacks on humans are so rare — more so than any other species of bear — that they occur on average of once per year across North America, Garshelis said. In addition, about one black bear out of 1 million will attack a human in a predatory manner, Rogers said.
Are there bears in Ottawa?
Residents can call the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222 or 911 if a bear is endangering safety. Black bears are found in forested areas across Ontario. They usually avoid people, but are attracted by food and are more likely to approach people when food is scarce. Attacks by bears are rare.
How can I protect myself from bears in Canada?
If you encounter a bear:
- Stay calm. If the bear sees you, talk in a low, calm voice and then regardless if it has seen you or not.
- Back up slowly. Never turn your back on a bear, or run.
- Do not stare.
- Give it space.
- Do not run!
- Use your bear spray as it approaches.
- Play dead or fight back.