Updated EPA-Approved Use Designation Broadens Protection Beyond Bears and Mountain Lions, Offering Greater Versatility for Outdoor Enthusiasts & Professionals Working Near Wildlife.
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SABRE, a trusted leader in personal safety and outdoor defense products, today announced that its Frontiersman® MAX Bear Spray has received an updated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved-use designation, expanding its approved use to help deter encounters with nine wildlife species commonly found throughout North America.
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