What are you supposed to do if you encounter a bear in the woods?
Strangely enough, some signs in areas where bears live will tell you to, "introduce yourself to the bear." Different sources give different advice. The most common is to appear as large as you can, and to stay very still. One thing everyone agrees on is this: DO NOT RUN.
Ways to avoid having to deal with meeting a bear in the woods include NOT stuffing your pockets with delicious snacks.
