Have anyone discussed this yet? I am just wondering what is the best thing I could do when I met either one of those.
Should I just pretend I am dead? or should I run?
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Have anyone discussed this yet? I am just wondering what is the best thing I could do when I met either one of those.
Should I just pretend I am dead? or should I run?
One thing is for sure is that you can not outrun a predator.
Always carry a cold six-pack of beer for such eventualities. After the fourth one, it'll need to go behind a tree to pee, giving you enough time to run away. :cool2:Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie609
http://fwp.mt.gov/mtoutdoors/downloads/BearAttack.pdf
3. Bear at close range:
“The most important thing
is to not panic, run wildly,
or scream,” says Schneider. “That could cause
a bear to charge.”
How about pushing youre buddy to the ground then running?
You should always carry klkak in your backpack so he can immediately come out shooting if it's a wolf. Other than that, I've had a wolf walk within 25 yards of me in the bush and not bother me. But yeah, running bad, it might excite some sort of primordial hunting instinct thingie that makes them think food! there's been lots of good advice on bears on the forum, do a search on it, don't make me re-type it all.
The Bears and Wolves in Chicago pretty much ignore you. Do not bother them while they are eating this will annoy them and greatly reduce your chances for an autograph.
I'm not familiar with bears and wolves in other us locations. Some can be more aggressive then others.
If you wish, you can give a bit of an introduction like were "go out" is your experience and such. This will allow us to offer more valuable information that would take into consideration your general location.
There is a sticky guide of suggested info, share what you want.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14
OH, ya running is not good.
Oh yeah! What gryff said! No intro and it's the wolves here you're gonna have to worry about.
Follow the Bear and report back "if he poops in the Buck'wheat".......:smash::smash::smash:
y'know...that's actually a pretty good suggestion when you give it some thought. If you're following the bear, you know he's in front of and he's got his back turned to you. Now, that doesn't account for any other bears that might be coming up the trail behind you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
I think the polite thing to do, would be to introduce yourself.Quote:
What if I met a wolf or a bear when I am out?
(To the bear, the wolf, and/or the forum.):innocent:
2D, that was clever! :clap:
You will likely never meet a wolf when you are out.
A bear is a slightly greater chance.
If you do meet either one when you are out be sure to snap a couple of pictures before they run away.
If they don't run, and you aren't packing heat, get ready for a fight. Your life will depend on it.
watch them. enjoy. it's a beautiful thing to observe large predators in the wild.
it's not likely to become a confrontation. if it does, your response depends on which animal it is, and what kind of confrontation it is, and how far it's gotten by the time you decide to react.
i find that when a black bear is showing too much curiosity, just walking away is usually the end of it. if it begins to follow you, it might not hurt to chuck some rocks at it. making a lot of noise at that point is not a bad idea.
if it's a mutual surprise type encounter, it probably won't hurt to stomp your feet, clap your hands and shout the classic 'go away, bear'.
if a bear is raiding your camp, your best bet is to swallow your pride, and let it satisfy itself and move on. it's not a good idea to camp there a second night.
there are any ways to handle an animal confrontation. none of them are exactly right every time, many are pretty good options, and a few are dead wrong.
Charlie609 - as others have suggested, while having a little fun along the way - it may be best to go to the Introduction section (I know you can find it) and tell us a bit about yourself. The advice you recieve my vary drastically depending on your location (geography and setting). Thanks in advance for that.
good point.
if you come across a wolf in florida, your best bet would probably be to check it's collar for a phone number or address.
'Zactly. While we do have a fairly large black bear population, the wild cats seem to be a bigger issue. I know that I've seen a lot of cougars around town. Can't seem to figure it out though - they seem attracted only to younger humans.:innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by canid
If you have only just met, even on the trail, you should not kiss on the first date, or the bear will think you a related to Dogman. I always carry protection..........
Well Crash, which would you prefer, a nice tender steak from a fit youngster or a bit of old boot leather from an old one?:innocent::)
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cougarQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Hmmm; no intro! So here's some "info" for you: 1st, if the bear is wearing a hat & a necktie, his name is probably Yogi & you don't have to worry. 2nd, if he's a black bear, hit him really hard on the snout and call him a retard! 3rd, if he's a Grizzly/Kodiak then have those organ donor cards filled out, that is, if you have any organs left after the bear helps himself to a hot lunch. If he's a Panda he probably belongs to 2 Dumb & if he's a polar Bear or a female bear with cubs, any type, immeadiately drop to the ground, place your head between your knees & kiss your a$$ goodbye! :innocent: :sneaky2:
Finally, the only Wolves you have too watch out for are the ones on this forum! Now do a freakin' intro! 'nuff said! :cool2:
and if you couldn't tell, that was some serious lighthearted seriousness...
We actually do have red wolves in Florida. They are isolated breeding populations that are part of a reintroduction attempt for the Eastern United States.Quote:
Originally Posted by canid
Not contending the check the tag remark so much as pointing out something that may not be well known. I've only seen coyotes down here as far as wild canines go.Quote:
Since 1987, over 100 wolves were reintroduced and more were born into captivity. In 1989 the second island propagation project initiated with release of a population on Horn Island off the Mississippi coast. This population was removed in 1998 because of a likelihood of encounters with humans. The third island propagation project introduced a population on St. Vincent Island, Florida offshore between Cape San Blas and Apalachicola, Florida in 1990, and in 1997 the fourth island propagation program introduced a population to Cape St. George Island, Florida south of Apalachicola, Florida.
In 1991 two pairs were reintroduced into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where the last known Red Wolf was killed in 1905. Despite some early success, the wolves were relocated to North Carolina in 1998, ending the effort to reintroduce the species to the Park.
You should be more concerned about avoiding lightning strikes, considering you are 10 times more likely to die by lightning strike then you are by a Bear.Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie609
But to put your mind at ease, always hike with a friend (a slow fat friend) you don’t have to out run the Bear you just have to out run your friend:tongue_smilie:
yeah batch: what i actually know about florida would just about fit into my hat. a lot of it sure is pretty though.
That is my big concern here, lightning. Lightning storms are the big suck when hiking in water! (with metal tree stands in hand):sneaky2:Quote:
Originally Posted by dbldrew
Florida is the lightening capital of North America.
Just gave you some a couple of days back. They've placed a Sourdough Hold on my rep giving. :sneaky2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
.........and Sarge? http://www.repmanblog.com/photos/unc...y_coleman1.jpg :sneaky2::sneaky2::sneaky2:
Take your clothes off. It'll save the wolves or bears the trouble of undressing you before they eat you.Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie609
(p.s. I need 93 more Rep points to reach 200 before Sourdough does)
The city I live in has the highest number of people struck by lightning most years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
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Originally Posted by Batch
Perhaps it is time to relocate the U.S.Congress. And the Lobbyist.
Shootem, eatem, wearem
Give them all septers made of metal!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
Hey Nancy, here take this 10' EMT tactical assualt conduit up to that podium and tell em how you got it from us gun nuts. Pay attention Harry, your next.:innocent:
I suggest you study mixed-martial arts. Wolves and bears in different regions have different attack strategies. If you just know karate you may not be aptly prepared to handle an attack by a pack of bears that know tai chi. you should brush up on your grappling skills, dirty boxing and ground game so your prepared for whatever the predators bring in to the attack. when all else fails- jump off a nearby cliff- I have seen both Charles Bronson and Rambo use this method of conflict aversion and it can work.
That's were Griylli Vanilli learned it! Thanks, J_M, once again people....you can't buy this kind of information, just too good to be true!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason_Montana
You have to positively identify the exact species of predator. So you know whether to yell chi-ya, hee-ya, or ki-ya when you judi chop them.
thats right trax. you can't beat boots in the field experience. I have had packs of bears climb trees after me, and herds of wolves run into the water when I've jumped into a pond to illude their advances. But I ain't ever had a wolf or a bear jump off a clip in pursuit. when all else fails- jump off a cliff. Falling doesn't hurt...but landings canQuote:
Originally Posted by trax
Well Jason, that landing thing is exactly why I only carry a silk backpack which converts immediately into a parachute when the indicator tells it that I'm dropping at a specific rate of descent. It also converts to a tuxedo in case I land in a more formal setting. Source James Bond folks, you can't go wrong.
...and I thought that Ken was joking, when he said that you're into silk.:blushing:Quote:
Originally Posted by trax
"Provocateurs try to incite the opponent to counter-productive or ineffective acts to foster public disdain—or provide a pretext for aggression against the opponent........."Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_provocateur
Caught you redhanded, AGAIN, 2dumb. :sneaky2:
Trying to stir it up with trax, huh, 2dumb. :sneaky2:Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit
Ooooooooooow, you're gonna' be hurtin' soooooooooooooooo bad! :innocent: