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<\/figure>- Grizzlies have a humped shoulder, a flat (dish-shaped) face, circular ears, and white claws.<\/li>
- Black bears do not have a hump, but do have more pointed faces, pointed ears, and black claws.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of which species you see, you\u2019ll want to stay at a distance of at least 100 yards, and carry bear spray whenever you\u2019re outside of buildings. Bear spray can be purchased or rented from several outfitters in West Glacier, but if you stay at The Way Less Traveled Bed and Breakfast<\/a>, we have several cans you may borrow during your visit! If you are wanting to watch a video on how to use bear spray, we recommend this tutorial from the NPS<\/a>. It is also wise to travel in groups and avoid places frequented by bears (such as a berry patch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nAlthough there is a significant bear population in Glacier National Park, bear attacks are very rare and only two have been fatal in the past thirty years! Both incidents occurred when a lone hiker stumbled upon a mother and two cubs. All that to say, keeping distance is vital, and hiking within groups is always safer. This picture is of a bear bed and was taken less than a quarter of a mile from our bed and breakfast. A grizzly mother and Cubs had spent the night and left this distinct, car-sized imprint in the grass. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n