{"id":930,"date":"2020-02-24T11:12:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T20:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/?p=930"},"modified":"2020-06-04T15:23:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T23:23:20","slug":"teaching-children-bear-safety-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/02\/24\/teaching-children-bear-safety-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching children bear safety in Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you live in or are visiting Alaska, if you have children it\u2019s important that they know the basics for safely interacting with wild animals \u2013 especially bears. The instinct to protect youngsters from danger is a essential part of parenthood. We can control some components of children\u2019s safety in the outdoors, equipping kids with appropriate gear, knowledgeable mentors, and locations to fit their abilities. But not everything is simple, especially in Alaska where wildlife is not just nearby, but often literally in our own backyards.<\/p>\n

It’s a sure bet for anyone living in Alaska that even if you don’t see a bear, you\u2019re probably never far from one. Alaska is bear country, of course, with millions of acres of habitat for black, brown, and polar bears doing what bears do \u2014 eating, sleeping, and raising their own youngsters. We know black and brown bears live right here in the Anchorage Bowl, fishing in local streams and wandering the same trails we do.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to take the time to teach everyone in the family about bear safety in Alaska \u2013 starting as early as you can. This creates a foundation for knowing how to act if (and when) the situation arises and lessening the chances of a dangerous close encounter.<\/p>\n

How to practice good bear safety etiquette<\/h1>\n

Here are some tips for keeping your children safe from bears while exploring the beautiful Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and Mat-Su Valley.<\/p>\n