Backpacker magazine's Bear Country Behavior informs readers about how to hike and backpack safely in grizzly bear and black bear country throughout the United States. Topics covered include hiking and camping in bear country, food storage, special considerations for women, and special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, and photographers.

Backpacker magazine's Bear Country Behavior brings you essential mind gear from two of the most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how to safely hike, backpack, and camp in grizzly bear and black bear country throughout North America. This volume discusses food storage, special considerations for women, and special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, and photographers. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos complement concise, clear text, introducing you to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker magazine's Campsite CookingOutdoor SurvivalPredicting WeatherTrailside NavigationBackpacking BasicsOutdoor KnotsTrailside First AidUsing a GPS