Being a ranger employed by one of the biggest national parks within the country Im in charge of protecting as well as preserving the park and its surrounding forest. My job takes me deep into the wilderness in which I inspect and document my findings.
In the course of my job I normally encounter wild bears looking for food or tending to their young. In most cases they are peaceful however sometimes they may mistake you for a predator and face you. For situations just like these I carry a bear repellent.
Its a self-defense spray much like pepper spray and works in a similar manner however it is meant for use on bears. Its purpose would be to drive the bear away so that you can get away.
The effects dont cause any permanent damage and wear off so that the bear can rejoin its population. However its not safe for use on humans. The usage of bear spray can decrease the risk of permanent damage as well as loss of life among bears and humans alike.
I encounter several different species of bears while on patrol so I carry a Guard Alaska ultra hot bear repellent. It is registered solely with the EPA as a repellent which is effective against all types of bears and is environmentally friendly.
My patrol routes take me along several of the more popular hiking trails. The bears typically avoid these locations as there is not much food available. However in the summertime they are known to roam out onto the trail.
My fellow rangers and I were trained to keep our distance from bears especially when being faced with one. The bear pepper spray which I bring helps me with this since it is effective as much as 20 feet.
Throughout the years I have seen numerous park rangers and hikers saved due to the use of bear repellent spray. I find it to be a very useful tool for wildlife professionals and enthusiasts alike.

