Well, black bears tend to attack because they are hungry, so playing dead you be a BAD idea (like saying , bite me! Please!) when I ended up nose to nose with a black bear, I walked quietly away, and it followed me all the way back to camp. After a while it got bored with my sister's screaming and went away. I hear that grizzlies attack mainly for territorial reasons, so playing dead is the better option with them. I hope I never have to find out. HUggs, big strong BEARHUGGGSS to all!