Warning for my friends in New Hampshire

I recently read the report below and became concerned about my friends who live in New Hampshire. Please be careful!

The U.S. Department of the Environment is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears. People are advised to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle a bear unexpectedly. They also recommend carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity, and to know 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 little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.