If You Encounter a Black Bear…

Saskatchewan has a healthy bear population and it is not unusual to see bears in the wild at this time of year.

Please be mindful of bears and take the following safety precautions when enjoying our parks, campgrounds and natural areas.

• Never feed or approach a bear or bear cubs.
• Calmly back away, speak in low tones, and do not look directly at the bear.
• Do not run; you can’t outrun a bear.
• Move toward a large structure like a tree or a rock.
• As a last resort, drop bags and backpacks; it may distract the bear.
• If attacked, defend yourself – do not ‘play dead.’ In most cases, black bears will threaten but not attack.