Most of us look at hiking, camping and hunting in the woods as “a walk in the park.” However, if you run into a hungry bear or angry snake, you need to know how to handle yourself!
Tips for Staying Alive Around … Bears
Bears don’t require engraved invitations to cause you grief! Bears have learned that man travels with many things that will satisfy the bears’ love of sweets & natural curiosity.
You Should…
- Keep your campsite clean.
- Bears have learned to follow man because a meal is “such easy pickings” at dirty campsites, near refuse cans and trash dumps, etc.
- Be cautious near berry patches.
- Bears are especially fond of streams and lakes.
Things That May Cause Bears to Attack
- Being startled;
- Wanting food;
- Being wounded;
- Having their cubs in tow.
How You Can Stay Safe
If you are a hunter, hiker or camper in bear country, avoid putting out the “welcome mat” by:
- Keeping your camp clean;
- Hanging food or “sweet-smelling items” at a distance from your tents and camp. *
Other Ways to Stay Safe
- If you’re not hunting, make noise while moving
- Stay away from their feeding areas, and
- Never get close to bear cubs!
When A Bear Seems Ready to Attack
- Stop, then move slowly away
- Talk quietly
- Do NOT make eye contact
- If the bear attacks, fall to the ground, curl up and protect vital organs
- Yelling, hitting and kicking are your (poorest choices and) last option
* Take a look at a great article – “Hanging Food & Bear Camping Tips”
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Staying Alive Around … Snakes with Venom
Any snake worth his venom would rather run than bite!
You Should…
- Keep your eyes OPEN in the woods.
- Snakes can be sunning themselves or hiding or hibernating.
- Watch for them in woodpiles, rock piles, in areas with dead, rotting leaves, trees, etc. **
- They lie in grassy regions, around rim-rock, in shallow water and in woody areas near water. In other words, they’re just about anywhere!
Things That May Cause Snakes to Attack
- Startling a snake
- Bothering a snake
- Not allowing a snake to escape
How You Can Stay Safe
- Make noise as you walk, if you aren’t hunting
- Use a walking stick
- Wear snake leggings or tall leather boots
When A Snake Seems Ready to Attack
- Stop and allow the snake to slither away.
- Walk around the snake
If Bitten … Get medical attention ASAP.
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** Try my “snake finding” test: “Be Careful – Surprise in the Leaves!“
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