Welcome to the Publications and Printshop

On this page you will be able to view and print our bear avoidance and wildlife stewardship brochures, instruction guides, and factsheets. These can be used in preparation for workshops, presentations, and train the trainer programs.


To view publication, click the image or the "view or print" button. You will need acrobat reader installed on your computer. To print, while viewing the publication click the printer Icon on the toolbar or go to file menu and select the print option.

If you don't have adobe acrobat reader, download it here.


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About Be Bear Aware Campaign Powerpoint
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Bear Awareness PowerPoint
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Be Bear Aware campaign. Three bear photos. Text:
Bear Spray Works Powerpoint
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Brown bear in water, text
Bear Spray Course Layout & Order Form
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Brown bear standing near signs reading
Be Bear Aware (Black Bear)

Seeing a black bear is an exciting and memorable experience. When visiting, recreating, or living in or near black bear country, it is always important to be aware that you may encounter a bear at any time.

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  • Be Bear Aware educational brochure. Bears in natural settings. US Forest Service official. Blue and white.

Hiking in Black Bear Country (Black Bear)

12-panel brochure with the latest safety techniques to use when hiking in bear country. Includes information on encounters with bears, cougars, snakes and alligators as well as special precautions for children. Provides information on the proper use of bear spray. Prints out as 6 - 8½ x 11 pages. This can be either stapled or spiral bound with clear vinyl front and solid vinyl backing.

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  • Black bear near a tree with text

Be Bear Aware (Grizzly Bear)

Seeing a grizzly bear is an exciting and memorable experience. When visiting, recreating, or living in or near grizzly bear country, it is always important to be aware that you may encounter a bear at any time.

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Hiking in Bear Country (Grizzly Bear)

The Northwest is home to both black bears and grizzly bears. As more people recreate and bear populations increase, the chances of an encounter increase.

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  • Ad: Hiking in Bear Country. Grizzly bear, black bear family, man, text, website.

Who's Who? Know your Bears!

8 panel brochure. Grizzly and black bear identification needs to be based on a combination of characteristics. Designed for use by tour operators, hunters and for photo workshops. Prints out as 4 - 8½ x 11 pages. This can be either stapled or spiral bound with clear vinyl front and solid vinyl backing.

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  • Poster comparing black and grizzly bears; also, a message from a spokesperson.

Bear Spray What Retailers and Consumers should know about Bear Spray

4 page brochure. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Be Bear Aware Campaign  have prepared this brochure to help guide you in becoming an informed consumer when purchasing bear spray. Prints out as 4 - 8½ x 11 pages. This can be either stapled or spiral bound with clear vinyl front and solid vinyl backing.

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  • Promotional poster about bear spray; man, bear, text,

Bear Spray 11" X 17" Poster
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  • Red bear spray canister with instructional text and bear photos, emphasizing use and safety.

Bear Spray Instructors Guide
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Bear Spray Instruction Guide for Hunters
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Deploying Bear Spray Against a Highly Agitated, Charging Bear
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  • Brown bear charging forward; text about bear spray deployment.

Bear Spray Basics
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  • Information sheet on bear spray use. Red bear spray canister shown.

North America Wildlife Stewardship Guide
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Wildlife Stewardship Guide

How to safely view and photograph our wildlife and wildlands

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Hiking and Camping in Bear, Cougar and Rattlesnake Country Instructor's Guide

This train-the-trainer guide was developed with the assistance of Boy and Girl Scouts. Contains a 24-page guide.

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  • Instructor's Guide: Hiking and camping in bear, cougar, rattlesnake country. Bears, cougars, camping, hiking, mountains.

Wildlife Viewing and Photographing Guide brochure

8 panel brochure featuring the safety techniques and wildlife stewardship etiquette for viewing and photographing wildlife. Includes information on the importance of not stressing or harassing wildlife. Designed for use by tour operators, distribution at resorts and for photo workshops. Prints out as 4 - 8½ x 11 pages. This can be either stapled or spiral bound with clear vinyl front and solid vinyl backing.

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  • Wildlife Viewing & Photographing Guide: Cover with photos of fox, bear, owl; mountains in background.

Food Storage Trail Head Sign
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  • Sign about food storage to prevent bear encounters. Text and images show examples of attractants and secure storage.

Hunters Bear ID Trailhead Sign
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  • Poster comparing Black Bear and Grizzly Bear features for identification.

Along the Road Flyer
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A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear
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Bear Spray Non Lethal Deterrent
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Hiking Precautions - Grizzly Bear Flyer
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Hiking Precautions - Black Bear Flyer
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Monte Mascot - Help Keep Wildlife Wild Flier
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Here are just some of the displays that we have produced for educational use around the country.


If you wish to purchase a display for your area please contact us.

Black Bear / Grizzly Bear displays
  • Sign with a standing grizzly bear, detailing bear safety. Includes information on identifying bears and avoiding encounters.

  • Curved green and black information board with text and graphics. Outdoor setting.

Hiking in Bear Country Display
  • Poster: Bear safety guidelines. A grizzly bear stands near informational panels about bear behavior and safety.

Black Bear Display for Northeast
  • Brochure about bear safety in green and white: Don't feed bears, hiking, and camping in bear country.

Living With Bears display
  • Living with Bears: safety tips to prevent bear conflicts at home, illustrated with photos.