Non-lethal deterrents can effectively prevent a physical encounter with a bear. If used properly, the animal will not be injured. Non-lethal deterrents can be broken into two categories:
- noise deterrents, and
- physical deterrents.
- Various products are available to workers. Their use depends on their application (e.g., for personal defence or negative conditioning). The Pen Launcher is the most common personal defence noise deterrent, whereas bear spray is widely used as a physical deterrent.