Public Safety Alert
>California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters,
>fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears
>while in the Yosemite and Mammoth areas. They advise people to wear
>noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but
>not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also advise carrying pepper spray in
>case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh
>signs of bear activity and know the difference between black bear and
>grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
>and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them
>and smell like pepper spray.
