Montana Grizzly Bear Notice...

Shady Abuyusuf

Sun, 08 Sep 2024

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In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.

"We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognise the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop has little bells in it and smells like pepper."

Vocabulary Items:

1. In the light of
• Meaning: Considering or taking into account.
• Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə laɪt ʌv/
• Form: Prepositional phrase.
• Usage: "In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts..."
• Example Sentence: In light of recent events, we need to reassess our strategy.

2. Hiker
• Meaning: A person who walks long distances, especially across country or in the woods.
• Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪkər/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "The Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers..."
• Example Sentence: The hikers climbed the mountain trail for hours.

3. Precaution
• Meaning: An action taken in advance to prevent harm or danger.
• Pronunciation: /prɪˈkɔːʃən/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "Advising hikers to take extra precautions..."
• Example Sentence: He took the precaution of locking the door before leaving the house.

4. Keep alert
• Meaning: Stay vigilant and watchful.
• Pronunciation: /kiːp əˈlɜːrt/
• Form: Verb phrase.
• Usage: "Keep alert for bears while in the field."
• Example Sentence: The lifeguard kept alert for any signs of trouble in the water.

5. Outdoorsmen
• Meaning: People who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, hunting, or fishing.
• Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌdɔːrzmən/
• Form: Noun (plural: outdoorsmen).
• Usage: "Advising outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells..."
• Example Sentence: Outdoorsmen often appreciate the solitude of nature.

6. Startle
• Meaning: To surprise or frighten suddenly.
• Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtl/
• Form: Verb.
• Usage: "...so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them."
• Example Sentence: The loud noise startled the cat.

7. Pepper spray
• Meaning: A chemical spray used to deter aggressive animals or attackers.
• Pronunciation: /ˈpɛpər spreɪ/
• Form: Noun phrase.
• Usage: "...carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear."
• Example Sentence: She kept pepper spray in her purse for safety.

8. Encounter
• Meaning: A meeting, especially one that is unexpected or hostile.
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "...in case of an encounter with a bear."
• Example Sentence: They had a chance encounter at the supermarket.

9. Watch out for
• Meaning: Be cautious and vigilant about.
• Pronunciation: /wɑːtʃ aʊt fɔːr/
• Form: Phrasal verb.
• Usage: "It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity."
• Example Sentence: Watch out for slippery rocks on the trail.

10. Grizzly bear
• Meaning: A large North American brown bear, known for its size and aggression.
• Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪzli bɛər/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop."
• Example Sentence: The grizzly bear roamed the forest in search of food.

11. Poop
• Meaning: Excrement, especially that of animals.
• Pronunciation: /puːp/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop."
• Example Sentence: The dog's poop was left on the grass.

12. Squirrel
• Meaning: A small rodent with a bushy tail, often found in trees.
• Pronunciation: /ˈskwɜːrəl/
• Form: Noun.
• Usage: "Black bear poop contains lots of berries and squirrel fur."
• Example Sentence: The squirrel darted up the tree with an acorn.