https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/bears-everywhere 2023-02-08T09:38:09-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/IMG_2419.jpg?v=1675527569 Bears Everywhere Where I realized that I needed to design a predator deterrence system, Haddow Creek on Arrow Lake in the BC Kootenays. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/open-for-business 2023-02-08T09:39:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/IMG_2879_copy_2.jpg?v=1674886573 Open for Business! A Bear Sentry portable electric fence for camping in the backcountry. Lightweight and rugged. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/first-ride-of-the-season 2022-05-15T14:08:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/IMG_3305.jpg?v=1652390840 First Ride of the Season! My camp at Snowshoe Lake, complete with Bear Sentry electric fence.. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/is-there-a-gate-that-can-be-used-with-a-bear-sentry 2023-04-02T11:04:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/F248CD74-9203-47B2-A5EA-F860317E0F7D.jpg?v=1676235063 Is there a gate I can use with my Bear Sentry? Base Camp Bear Sentry electric fence with a door. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/whats-the-best-way-to-stow-excess-line-on-the-spooler-after-the-fence-is-set-up 2025-01-15T09:17:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/74B22B06-6740-4BCF-9C36-9793728F2BC1_520x500_520x500_520x500_e8cc5faf-52e5-41d3-a1e4-aae8fb87e082.jpg?v=1736961456 What's the best way to stow the spooler after the fence is set up? Polywire spooler for Bear Sentry portable electric fences for camping. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/big-trees-and-big-trouble 2023-02-08T09:48:33-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/IMG_3418_26873d50-9315-4ba2-977e-365ad661c66a.jpg?v=1655169818 Big Trees and Big Trouble https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-do-you-attach-the-ring-terminal-to-the-base-camp-polywire 2023-02-19T15:44:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/18EE468B-0720-44E5-9D7A-B5ECBD9A3B9F.jpg?v=1676234603 How do you attach the ring terminal to the Base Camp polywire? Ring terminal on polywire for Bear Sentry Base Camp portable electric fence. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/what-s-the-best-way-to-secure-the-yellow-ring-terminal-to-a-backcountry-post-before-stringing-the-polywire 2023-06-11T10:28:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/4EA1F35C-43A0-4864-A677-13E6D1DE9F51.jpg?v=1676328596 What’s the best way to start stringing a Backcountry fence? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/does-a-shock-actually-hurt-the-bear 2023-03-04T20:52:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/328A8EAD-90CC-45A8-ABD8-6D54680EB597.jpg?v=1676231354 Does deterrence harm the bear? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/can-i-use-the-fence-around-my-compost-at-home 2024-03-22T21:07:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/15DD0CBE-E11D-463F-8E9F-D944B17A126C.jpg?v=1676328137 Best for the job - the Base Camp model https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/where-is-the-best-place-to-clip-the-connector-wire-from-the-energizer-to-the-fence 2024-03-23T21:19:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/AE4C2AC3-3408-41A9-A898-58D5A0FC82C9.jpg?v=1676328473 What’s the best way to connect the energizer to the fence? Energizer connected to Bear Sentry electric fence. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-is-the-voltage-tester-used 2026-05-15T19:53:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/F8373428-9FB8-46DA-A872-92AE0D4D7D31_ef8b095a-8f0e-4747-b62f-872be04db488.jpg?v=1778899982 Should I pack the voltage detector? Voltage tester packed with every Bear Sentry portable electric bear fence. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/what-is-that-clicking-sound 2023-07-15T11:59:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/4C42064D-0D9C-49CF-8060-4C2676219AB5.jpg?v=1676232534 Painful but safe Clicking sound from the Bear Sentry energizer https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-do-i-know-if-there-is-a-short-circuit 2026-04-16T19:28:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/28A2BAE9-4707-4266-A3EE-65143113E776_a4948dfe-ad49-4b52-9fc9-a7012d83e201.jpg?v=1776392898 How do I know if the fence is working properly? A Bear Sentry electric fence protecting a shore lunch during a backcountry fishing trip. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-does-a-portable-electric-bear-fence-work 2023-03-21T18:41:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/E13B61B4-53B1-4052-9DA6-E25AE583DC4E.jpg?v=1676010236 How does an electric bear fence work? Illustration of how an electric bear fence works. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/beehives-can-a-bear-sentry-protect-an-apiary 2024-11-12T19:56:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/9C336E0B-D237-40E1-A453-2308A5692342.jpg?v=1676010351 Can I use a Bear Sentry to protect beehives? A black bear thinking about raiding an apiary. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-big-of-an-area-can-your-electric-fences-secure 2023-08-05T19:32:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/84D3C006-705C-45EA-A146-5F2F43055BDD.jpg?v=1676233405 What size campsite can a Bear Sentry secure? The enclosure size of a Base Camp electric bear fence from Bear Sentry Systems. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/is-it-necessary-to-use-guylines 2025-06-29T13:42:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/E6C7C575-0FCD-48E8-9918-83D71AD64943_deabef4c-f32c-4535-a19e-12db5e7ad81a.jpg?v=1751229779 How useful are guylines? Bear Sentry Guyline Kit for the Base Camp portable electric fence for camping with a vehicle. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/is-it-important-for-the-lines-to-be-taut 2023-07-16T09:39:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/6DF3654E-AF21-47CD-810F-111294DA6A46.jpg?v=1676328821 How much tension should there be in the lines? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/output-energy-of-bear-sentry-energizer 2023-02-12T12:33:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/39EDBC50-00A7-47D2-92A7-035E818A5CEC.jpg?v=1676234015 What is the output energy of the Bear Sentry energizer? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/doin-right-by-the-bears 2023-01-14T09:10:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/05160CA2-187D-4799-8A4F-1966DD9ED669.jpg?v=1673665038 A fabulous drive on Highway 99. A warning sign about our clients the Grizzly bears. Deterrence with a Bear Sentry electric fence is the best defence however. Bear benefit because they stay away and out of trouble. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-is-the-bear-sentry-in-wind-and-rain 2023-02-13T14:34:16-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/8F56295C-D115-44F3-970B-6B71CA33B9D9.jpg?v=1676327656 How is the Bear Sentry in wind and rain? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-the-nanolite-bear-fence-once-you-know-what-you-are-doing 2024-10-13T13:09:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/B40F426A-F8A4-4F76-A4A6-EE5C235B6FD3.jpg?v=1676330766 How long does it take to set up a Backcountry once you know what you are doing? https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/can-you-set-up-a-bear-sentry-fence-on-a-hard-surface-such-as-rock-in-the-alpine 2023-02-09T22:34:06-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/2F18A15C-5515-4AAD-8480-B5951C1859AE.jpg?v=1676010846 Can you set up a Bear Sentry on a hard surface like alpine rock? 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How the modular design of Bear Sentry electric fences enables one model to be converted into another with the use of expansion packs. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/faq/how-important-are-the-voltage-and-energy-ratings-of-a-bear-fence-energizer 2024-07-31T16:52:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/D77DACEF-2D44-48EC-9E0B-D9D671B54853.jpg?v=1676171055 Why is it important to have high voltage and energy output? The voltage and output energy of a bear fence energizer https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/donations-for-grizzly-field-work 2023-02-25T11:11:25-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/F7B18CB5-9C70-4CD0-AFBE-035CDE750437.jpg?v=1677349939 Supporting Grizzly rehab and release Bear cub rescue and rehab supported by Bear Sentry donations https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/the-humour-behind-a-bear-sentry 2023-03-20T18:23:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/ABE6DF18-8C1B-4652-972F-1667C4A3A8C4.jpg?v=1678402638 The humour behind a Bear Sentry Humorous meme about how a bear in a campsite can ruin the fun. https://www.bearsentry.com/blogs/blog/on-the-yellowhead-highway 2023-03-20T18:30:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/5725/8984/articles/A330318F-C5CA-494D-B376-BC8EF25CB480.jpg?v=1679360996 On the Yellowhead Highway Bear viewing launch point on the Fraser River. 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