Bear spray is a highly effective deterrent when properly used against all mammals, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ... incapacitating the animal in most cases.

Bear spray is a powerful deterrent made primarily from capsaicin ... While bears are a well-known threat, there are many other animals in the wild or along hiking trails that pose risks to ...

"You're not automatically safe with bear spray," he said. "You're not magically immune to doing something dumb. It's wild country. That's why animals are there. If you wanted complete control ...