Public invited to learn about recreating in bear country
Photo by JIM MELLEN
BONNERS FERRY — The Idaho Conservation League is teaming up with Brian Johnson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game grizzly bear information and education conservation officer, and Brett Lyndaker, Idaho Panhandle National Forests wildlife biologist, to teach local residents about recreating in bear country. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station, located at 6286 Main St.
Topics covered will include a brief overview of the status of local grizzly bear populations, identification of grizzly bears and black bears, techniques for avoiding conflicts with bears, and requirements for the storage of food and other attractants on national forest lands. The presentation will be followed by a practical session where participants will practice deploying inert bear spray.
The admission fee of $5 includes the presentation, instruction and inert bear spray. Participants can also purchase Counter Assault bear spray and Bear Vault food storage canisters at a discount.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/2018bearawareBF or call 208-265-9565