We camped in Yosemite Valley in the campground near the stables and the garbage dump (then). Six Ways RVers Can Avoid Animal Attacksīears are different today than they were 70+ years ago, 1941.Read more about staying safe in bear country: Be aware when you visit their home and you’ll have many opportunities to view these magnificent creatures from a safe (and far) distance. Remember, bear attacks are still a rare event when you consider that more people than ever are camping, hiking, and visiting bear habitat. Instead, just back away slowly from the bear calmly, while keeping your hand on the bear spray canister. As anyone with a dog knows, many animals have a prey instinct and will give chase when something runs away from it. If a bear looks you in the eye and has its ears pulled back, you are violating its space. If you get in their personal space, they’ll let you know it.įor example, bears stand up because they’re trying to smell you, not because an attack is imminent. These huge creatures don’t want to meet you, they just want to be left alone. Bears give warning signals before attacking If you encounter an animal carcass on the trail, leave immediately as bears could be keeping watch on their next meal. If your campground has bear-proof storage, use it. Remember that RVs are like a giant lunchbox to bears. Use extreme care when cooking and storing edibles in the outdoors. Usually, they stumble into it when searching for a meal. When do they do it? Usually in early morning and late afternoon (but not always). All are preferred places for bears to eat and relax. Every wildlife lover needs to know these three important facts when encroaching on bear territory: Bears prefer certain terrainīe mindful when hiking near rivers and streams, in tall, grassy meadows or near berry bushes. When you avoid these behaviors and use your brain around bears, you increase the odds of staying safe when visiting bear habitat. Engaging in outdoor activities at twilight/night.Searching for a wounded large carnivore during hunting.Usually, human beings who disregard bear behavior facts are the cause of an attack.įor example, a February 2016 study about carnivore attacks says these five common human behaviors can be blamed for over half of carnivore attacks:
“Awareness of bear behavior is the key to mitigating potential danger,” says the US Fish and Wildlife Service in a “ Bear Versus Bullets” report. The other best weapon to stop a bear attack? Your brain
In June 2016, a grizzly bear killed a mountain biker near Glacier National Park and one week later, a backpacker was attacked in Denali. More humans than ever are playing in remote bear habitat and greatly increasing the odds of a dangerous bear encounter.
BEST WEAPONS IN DESPICABLE BEAR HOW TO
Brown, black or grizzly, you need to know how to stay safe in their territory. If you had your weapon of choice, what would it be? Do you know the best weapon to survive a bear attack in the woods? Understanding basic facts about bear behavior and survival tactics can mean the difference between life and death. Picture this: one minute you’re peacefully hiking on a beautiful wooded trail in the Northern Rockies, the next you’re fighting for your life when an angry bear charges.
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