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    Carrying pepper spray is a recommended safety precaution when traveling through bear country. In a research study out of the University of Calgary, pepper spray used on grizzly bears was found to be 94 percent effective in stopping a bear's aggression. In addition, most of the bears sprayed (88 percent) left the vicinity.

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    Sierra Club: Bear Pepper Spray: It Works!

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