🐻 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A MAMA BEAR WITH HER CUBS Seeing bear cubs on the trail might look incredible. But there’s one rule you need to remember: Never get between a mother bear and her cubs. If you encounter them: • Stay calm and do not run. • Give them plenty of space and slowly back away. • Never approach the cubs — even for a photo. • Keep dogs leashed and under control. • Don’t climb a tree; black bears and cubs can climb extremely well. • If the bear changes behavior because of you, you’re already too close. • Carry bear spray where bears are present — and keep it accessible, not buried in your backpack. A mother bear isn’t something to panic about. But she is something to respect. The best wildlife encounter is one where both you and the animal get to walk away safely. Save this before your next hike. 🏔️🐻