Bear Spray Required in Some Canadian National Parks
Friday, July 29th, 2011Some Canadian National Parks are now requiring hikers to carry bear spray. They’ve also banned cycling and dogs during peak bear activity months. The law falls under their National Park Act, and fines could be as much as $25k for not carrying spray, though it’s hard to imagine them actually charging someone that much for not being properly equipped. Hopefully people don’t start buying Halt! and spraying on themselves like mosquito repellent.
Is bear spray required in any U.S. National Parks? I did a quick search online and couldn’t find requirements listed for any parks.




