Hey Bear strongly encourages all individuals that live, work or recreate in bear habitat to carry bear spray in an easily accessible way and to know how to use it. Even when carrying bear spray, still follow proper bear precautions.

Bear spray is a very effective deterrent on bears when used properly. Bear spray is only effective when used as an airborne deterrent sprayed as a cloud at an aggressive animal.

• 1. DO NOT spray bear spray on any individual, it is not like bug spray. It should be only pointed at a bear and deployed when needed.
• 2. DO NOT forget your bear spray in bear country. A bear does not care who you are.
• 3. Learn how to hold the bear spray with two hands. Make sure you are comfortable so that it turns into a reaction.
• 4. When deploying, hold with two hands and start spraying low in a Z formation and work your way up.
• 5. When recreating always make noice. Talk loud, yell HEY BEAR! and listen to music out loud. The reason bear attacks happen is because you scare the bear since they did not hear you coming.
• 6. Bear Spray is easier to deploy than a gun because if a bear is running at you it would be like a bouncing ball coming at you at full speed. With bear spray it covers a larger area so there is a higher chance of the bear running away.

A great way to carry your bear spray is with the Hey Bear Scat Belt. There are three easy carrying positions:

1. 1. Across your waist
2. 2. Across your body
3. 3. Front of Body

This piece of gear is an easier way to stay safe and make sure that you have your bear spray on your person at all times. The belt also has a pocket for your cellphone, a pocket for your keys and carabiner loops perfect for clipping in your water bottle or dog leash