Others argue that people hiking in bear country must accept the risks.

But even if you don't, you will never be far from one, because Alaska is bear country.

Learn about safety in bear country on these pages.

Despite the train's title it isn't polar bear country either, but I did see five black bears on the local rubbish tip.

What types of gear can help protect you if you find yourself in bear country?

Rule one: when walking in bear country make a noise to alert the animals to your presence.

It was only after he left that I remembered more advice from the park ranger about traveling in bear country.

He reportedly has his eye on a ranch in bear country.

It'd be like going into bear country or swimming in shark-infested waters.

He walked alone in grizzly bear country long after his men had taken to moving in groups.