National Park Service article. In both cases attacks are very rare, you'll be fine 99% of the time by backing off and giving them space, and you should only make yourself look big and make a ton of noise if that doesn't work (or if it isn't an option, such as if the bear is attacking your dog).
National Park Service article. In both cases attacks are very rare, you'll be fine 99% of the time by backing off and giving them space, and you should only make yourself look big and make a ton of noise if that doesn't work (or if it isn't an option, such as if the bear is attacking your dog).