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Article #153: Survival Tips during a Wild Animal Attack

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A little forethought and organization have to be very careful that you do not
will payoff in a great memorable start a fire. Rememer that the hot wax of
adventure for that next outdoors the candle can burn you if you get it on
excursion you may have planned. your skin.
The older liquid gas lanterns give off RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They
just as much light but you will have to start with campers that fit in the back
refill the tank with liquid gas and this of a pickup truck. These can have full
can be messy as well as dangerous if you kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in
are not careful. Both types of lanterns them. In the recent years, a lot of
use mantels so be sure to carry extras. camping clothes are available in the
Then you have the glorious Sunset and market to make you comfortable and
after that why not get together with your protect you when you go camping.
neighboring campers for a story telling Nevertheless, with the excess supply of
session and singsong round the campfire. camping clothes you may get confused as
If you thought a Camping Vacation would to what kind of clothes are right for
be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then you.
think again, yes it will take some Grizzly Bears are generally more
planning but that's half the fun and it aggressive than black bears, so more
won't be that much work. caution is needed when confronted by one.
Camping for fun is a great way to enjoy When a grizzly attacks, stay alert, do
the outdoors and relax. But before going not run and/or make loud noises. If you
camping you will need to purchase camping have bear pepper spray use it as the bear
equipment one of the better places to get approaches. If you have none or the one
the gear you need is at camping world. you have is broken, drop to the ground
Severe weather can occur anytime of year and play dead. More on Wilderness
and often with little warning. According Survival Tips. Grizzly bears usually just
to NOAA, lightning is one of the most smell and nibble a little at their catch
underrated severe weather hazards because and cover it with leaves and dirt to save
it usually claims one or two victims at a it for later. The bear will most likely
time and does not cause mass destruction. do this to you as well, so just play dead
It is important to check beforehand as to and wait for the bear to leave.
where cycling is allowed. Most National Mountain Lions
Parks only allow biking on the paved and Mountain lions are different than bears
backcountry dirt roads throughout the and it is best to fight back instead of
parks. Most hiking trails do not allow playing dead when they attack. Try to
bicycles. Most of your cycling through kick, punch, and gouge the mountain
the parks will be done on the same roads lion's eyes to scare it away and cause it
used for cars. Campers will also bring a to think of you as a strong contender
sleeping bag and various accessories like instead of prey. Throw wood, rocks, and
torches, portable stoves, knives, food, other hurtful objects but be careful when
etc. Some prefer to make a camp fire but stooping down to pick objects up. A wild
this must be done very carefully and is animal attack may be very dangerous, but
prohibited at some sites. they generally will not come near you if
Wisconsin for instance has no national you do not call attention to yourself. As
park but has some of the best state parks always, it is always best to avoid than
you could ever want. So, it is not so confront when it comes to wild animals.
important exactly where you go as long as Don't expect to bring along your everyday
the place you go has adequate facilities dinnerware and automatic coffeepot for
and is well kept. Camping is a great way your campout. Remember, you will be
to enjoy the outdoors and spend time roughing it, so pack accordingly. Bring
getting reacquainted with your family. plastic dishes and cutlery that can be
Great family camping getaways are easy to washed and reused, but won't break in
plan and inexpensive vacation options. transit.
Essential Survival Tips during a Wild Camping... a way of life!
Animal Attack More and more people are traveling these
Camping is usually a pleasurable pastime days for different reasons. Some travel
to enjoy the great outdoors. However, for adventure, some to be close to nature
being far from civilization can raise the and some for just a rejuvenating weekend
risks of danger. One of the most feared getaway. A definite upcoming trend is
types of danger during camping are wild more and more people seeking untouched
animal attacks. locales and wilderness.
Wild animals generally do not have the Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing
propensity to seek out and attack humans. outdoors and be close to nature. It is
But when people intrude on an animal's not just another holiday; it's a way of
territories, the animals can get life. While camping out, one is
aggressive. Here are some essential tips surrounded by nature and serenity. The
for survival during a wild animal attack: experience might be missing urban
Black Bears comforts that one is used to... but in
When confronted by black bear, you should return one gets to explore a lot that is
stand on ground and avoid running. Doing absolutely different from the usual city
so would make the bear think even more life. In the hustle bustle of the fast
that you are prey. Just move quietly and paced life that we live in, we tend to
slowly away while keeping eye-to-eye lose touch with our own selves. Camping
contact with the bear. It would be is a wonderful way to get in touch with
helpful to have a Bear Pepper Spray one's inner self.
around so that you can use it should the Depending on where you will be staying
bear advance. Get rid of any food, you can also research the area you will
especially fresh fish. If the bear be visiting for information on bicycle
continues to attack, however be sure to rentals, kayak rentals and lessons, and
keep your knapsack on to help protect boating. There will be different
your body from a possible attack. Avoid outfitters available in the area that may
getting in between a cub and a mother offer excursions and rentals through the
bear. If you do not have pepper spray or park you are visiting.
the one you have fails, drop to the Avoid camping in low places--Air flow
ground, protect your neck with your hands gets stagnant and typically moisture
and play dead. settles more. Also, if it rains whilst
Once your kids (and you) recover from the your tent is up, there's a greater chance
shock of having no television or Internet of water collecting when you're camped in
access, you'll all have an eye-opening a low lying area. Lastly, position your
experience. tent so that your head is uphill wherever
Whether you have a tight budget or you camp (seeing as most locations are
believe sky's the limit, you will find rarely ever flat). More camping tips,
many camping supplies that range from as guides and info at camping-outdoors.info.
little as $20.00 all the way up to the Do visit for learn about all things
hundreds. regarding to camping and ourdoor
Grizzly Bears survival!
It's important when traveling to bring The preparation you do may mean the
along the proper clothing. Always include difference from really enjoying your trip
some rain and windwear, a fleece jacket to actually roughing it and trying to
is also a good idea. A first aid kit and survive. One of the primary things you
plenty of drinking water should always be should do is scout out the area you want
available. Of course if you are planning to camp in. Look at the demands of the
on doing any outdoor activities in the environment and available natural
winter you will need more clothing etc. resources. The area you go to will
Cross country skiing is a wonderful way determine what supplies and gear you will
to experience the parks wilderness during need to take with you.
the winter season. Snowshoeing trails may True to its name, the local quarries
also be available in parks. Place at provided some of the highest quality
least two in the bottom of you ice box stone for monuments in Washington. If you
then place the frozen meats, milk, juice are walking at night never shine your
into the box. You should place vegetables flash light at any moving vehicles. Your
on top if there is room place a third light may blind the driver and which
frozen milk jug at the top of the box. could cause an accident.
The thought of camping alone can be very Instead of going up to other campers and
intimidating, especially if you're a saying, "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by
woman. Ideally, it is not something myself" ask questions like "How can I
recommended to women new to camping. If contact you if I experience a problem" or
you are going to use candles you will "is this campground regularly patrolled?






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