The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising
hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions and
be on the alert for bears while in the Mt. Baker, Rockport, and Ross
lake area. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as
little bells on their clothing to alert, but not startle the bears
unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of
an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs
of bear activity. People should be able to recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.

Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel
fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.