Local residents try their hand at using bear spray at Idaho Department of Fish & Game's annual Bear Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26.
October 1, 2026
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Annual fair equips residents for bear encounters
Simple steps can reduce the risk of conflict in North Idaho's bear country
Bear safety training, bear spray demonstrations and wildlife conflict prevention took center stage at North Idaho's annual Bear Fair, where experts taught residents how to safely live, work and recreate in bear country.