Bear Alert

The Colorado State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers,
hunters, fishers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert
for bears while in the Dillon, Breckenridge, and Keystone areas.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells
on their clothing to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly.  They
also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with a
bear.  It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear
activity.  People should recognize the difference between black bear and
grizzly bear droppings.  Black bear droppings are smaller and contain
berries and possible squirrel fur.  Grizzly bear droppings have little
bells in them and smell like pepper spray..