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BEARS, CATS, AND OTHER CRITTERS
Over the decades, I’ve learned that the critters that share our region aren’t necessarily, all bad. They all play their roll in our lives, and our environment. I would like to tell you, that when you encounter some of these critters in the wild, it’s a fantastic experience, that you will tell all your friends about. However, if you get too close, you may pay the price. ALWAYS stay about 100 feet or more from any wild animal. Bears, for instance can run at 35 mph. So the above 100 feet can be seconds away from you. That may not be enough time to grab your pepper spray, release the safety clip, check wind direction, and deploy the spray. Log onto our section on wildlife to learn more https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/wildlife1.html BEARS are the big critters that most of us fear, when we are out in Nature. And rightly so, we should fear them. But that doesn’t mean we should stay away from the woods. It means we should be way more aware of our place in the woods. Over the years, I’ve encountered brown bears, grizzly bears, and a black bear. Each time, I stopped to admire them in their house. It’s a matter of being prepared and to know what to do, if you encounter a bear or other aggressive critter. You can wear a bear bell, hike in groups, and make a lot of noise. But it is your personal awareness and knowledge that will help in these circumstances. In the open areas of my hikes, the big critters will know of my presents, way before I know of theirs, with a few exceptions. As I approach an open area, I pause and observe where I’m at and search for critters. Then I do one or more of the following:
DO NOT BE SHY! YELL LOUD
It is paramount to arm yourself with as much knowledge and experience as possible. Consult our RESOURCES.....WILDLIFE section for a wealth of info, we all need to know. We’ve added 4 websites to our HOME PAGE, that will allow you to see real time, where the fires are, what direction their smoke plume is blowing, what the particulate matter counts are, and where not to go for a hike. There’s even a recent image of the western U.S., so you can physically see where the fires are, and the direction of the smoke plumes. Scroll down the HOME PAGE, to near the bottom, to get these websites URL’s. PLEASE read each website, and use the features that will help you plan your next outing. The most important quote to keep in mind when considering a hike, is from Benjamin Franklin…… "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU ARE PLANNING TO FAIL." Please be safe in Nature, and respect all critters, lands, and rules, as if they were your own. That’s because they are, all of ours. InlandNWRoutes.com Chic Burge David Crafton
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