>>554013Yep with this dude.
The most important thing about bears is having an understanding about their behaviour.
Black bears usually don't want to get into a fight with you. The best thing for them is to retreat while looking at them. If they follow it's most likely a inquisitive male or a starving specimen. At that point its best to grab a rock/stick and start getting big and yelling. If it attacks, fight it.
If you stumble across a grizzly, back away. If its a momma, hope she doesn't kill you. If its a male bear he might be territorial, if it attacks, protect your neck and head. Climbing a tree works for grizzlies but not for black bears.
Black bears can be easily scared and their go to defense is climbing a tree, and they are quite good climbers.
