When you recreate around big mammals, you need to have a good handle on wildlife safety. If you get charged by wild boar, grab your trekking poles and fight back. If what’s lumbering towards you is a moose, jump behind the nearest tree. As for a grizzly bear sprinting full pelt towards you? Better unholster that bear spray.
But it turns out that there are occasions when you might use your bear spray on a beast other than a bear. I was reminded of this during a recent chat with wildlife expert Bo Welden, who leads wildlife tours in Yellowstone National Park. Welden's can of bear spray has seen plenty of action over the years, and not always on bears.
