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If its just a random encounter, then the 'big and scary' technique works sometimes. If you can convince an animal you are bigger than he is, it usually works. But if he knows hes bigger than you ... you're screwed. You're essentially challenging him to a fight, and you ain't got a hope. Best option in that scenario is back away slowly, maybe hunch down a little, and try to be as non threatening as possible. Its also a good idea to say things like 'nice bear' 'good grizzly bear' 'please don't kill me' etc. This means nothing to the bear (or what ever it may be) but it does calm you down so you're less likely to do something stupid and incite an attack. Mountain lions (aka cougars, or pumas) have been known to actively hunt humans but this is typically an individual 'trying something new' thats roughly the same size as their normal prey. The general population still stays away from people. Aligators, they just eat anything they can once they're hungry. They're too stupid to know what you are besides a large meal. As for the moose, I'm with ya. Durring mating season a bull moose is probably the most dangerous animal in the world.
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10-30-2009, 05:50 PM | #30 |
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Bears and Mountain lions scare the hell out of me... I have had my fair share of run in's with them hunting in Az. Every time though they were the one that left.....after scaring the crap out of me of course lol
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10-30-2009, 06:18 PM | #31 |
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Always travel with a buddy in the wilderness. A fat, slower buddy.
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10-30-2009, 07:10 PM | #32 |
I've never, ever heard of a coyote attacking, much less killing anyone before. I'm sure attacks have happened at some point...law of averages...but this seems downright weird.
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10-30-2009, 08:18 PM | #33 |
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Moose ? I grew up in Maine and would see them on the logging roads and back woods. That is one very large and very stupid animal. But yeah, best to keep a distance from a bull during rutting season. Otherwise they would just stand there and watch me walk or drive by. No threat at all.
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I am a big time fly fisherman, and spend a lot of time out in the middle of no where at dusk/dawn by myself. I've had run in's with all kinds of animals. Bear... Coyotes... Even a Mountain Lion. The worst though? Bull Moose. You run, they'll chase you, you stand your ground, they see you as a challenge and charge you. No easy way out if its a big bull who is looking to be a problem. |
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10-31-2009, 10:40 AM | #37 |
Holy crap I looked out my window yesterday morning and there was a coyote strolling through the field behind my house. I live in Southern California, less than 1 mile from the ocean. But there's a field and canyon behind my house. I've never heard coyotes (they have an unmistakable howl) here, but apparently they are around.
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I have one of these but it doesn't really work for concealed carry.
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I've been away for awhile, that's why I haven't responded quicker than this. You have a beautiful female there!!! I love the photos!
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