1.0BearWisehttps://bearwise.orgLaVonne Ewinghttps://bearwise.org/author/lavonneewing/Is bear spray just for grizzlies?rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="9Cg80aZH6r"><a href="https://bearwise.org/faq-items/bear-spray-just-grizzlies/">Is bear spray just for grizzlies?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://bearwise.org/faq-items/bear-spray-just-grizzlies/embed/#?secret=9Cg80aZH6r" width="600" height="338" title="“Is bear spray just for grizzlies?” — BearWise" data-secret="9Cg80aZH6r" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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No. Any species of bear can become pushy or assertive, especially when cubs are involved or if the bear has become accustomed to human food or garbage. Bear spray may also successfully deter other wildlife such as moose and mountain lions during encounters.