A bear deterrent stick, “Ghanti Kathi” developed by us using the traditional knowledge serves as a non-lethal protective tool against wild animals like sloth bears and leopards. This tool generates sound while carrying it and walking and the blunt spikes on the tool helps to ward off animals, if they approach too closely. This dual functionality, combining auditory deterrence and a physical deterrent with blunt spikes, ensures a practical and humane way to safeguard oneself from potential wildlife encounters. The operation and use of this device is demonstrated here