It’s still too early to put away your bear spray, according to Fish and Game wildlife biologist Anthony Crupi.

On Dec. 8, Heather Lende and daughter Sarah Elliot met for an afternoon walk on Lily Lake Road with their two dogs. As they were climbing the first hill near the dump, they came face-to-face with two bears.

“We ran, which I know you’re not supposed to do,” Lende said. “But Sarah later said she’s seen…