We have both in fair supply, and we co-exist using our knowledge of their habits. Preparation and attitude is everything when encountering either species. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be given a bear safety talk where you'll learn about being a visitor in bear country. Regarding bugs, we provide mosquito headnets, and recommend that you wear tightly woven, light clothing for maximum comfort.

They are along the trail but don't seem to cause much trouble. The trick is to protect your food by storing in a shelter or hanging from a tree.

Black bear sightings on the Daniel Boone National Forest and throughout eastern Kentucky are increasing. The bears are expanding their range into Kentucky from the neighboring states of Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Black bears are typically shy and prefer to avoid conflicts with dogs and humans. As with any wild animal, however, take precautions and never approach a black bear. When camping, store food and garbage away from your campsite in areas that are not accessible to bears.

The McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, located on the west side of Cook Inlet in southcentral Alaska, is world famous for its unique summer concentration of brown bears. Each year the department conducts a lottery drawing to select a limited number of lucky applicants, who are able to view this incredible spectacle. Visit the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary homepage for information, application forms and application instructions.

Bears tend to avoid people. In most cases, if you give a bear the opportunity to do the right thing, it will. If you see a bear, avoid it if you can. Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. When travelling in bear country: Firearms should never be used as an alternative to common-sense approaches to bear encounters. If you are inexperienced with a firearm in emergency situations, you are more likely to be injured by a gun than a bear. However, a .

The South Platte Ranger District is home to an abundance of wildlife including many dangerous animals. If you are new to Colorado or unfamiliar with hiking or camping with wildlife, we suggest that you contact Colorado Division of Wildlife for more information. Brochures are also available at our District office in Morrison.

Yes, ticks are found in fields at Sandy Hook, just like fields all over New Jersey. Luckily, the Park Service has not reported deer ticks on Sandy Hook. A good precaution on any field trip is to check the students at the end of the trip. We do not take students into grassy fields on our trips, and there is little reason to expect ticks out in the beach and marsh areas where we do our work. Yes, there is plenty of poison ivy on Sandy Hook.

Black bears and mountain lions inhabit some alpine areas and strategies for peaceful coexistence are needed. Never approach, startle or feed any wild animal, expecially a bear or lion with young. Stay calm, back away, and speak softly if you encounter a bear. Step off the trail and allow the bear time to leave. In the presence of a lion, make yourself look larger by raising your arms or opening your jacket. Never turn your back and run. Pick up small children to keep them from running.

Hmmm...That's a tough one. Generally, no. We have never had anyone attacked and eaten by a bear here at the campground. Really. We HAVE had black bears in camp but that was mostly because some untidy campers left food out at their site. Bears will get into your cooler, pet food, tent or anywhere else they can find food. All food/pet food must be stored in your hard-sided vehicle after eating. If food is left out at your site while you are away, we will have to confiscate it. And..

No! Polar bears have never met penguins except in TV commercials (drinking soda) or in a zoo. Polar bears live in the Arctic (the North Pole) while the penguins live in Antarctica (the South Pole).

There are lots of bears, and lots of different type of men who identify as bears. For instance, a polar bear is a man covered in white fur, often with a white beard to match. Some men identify as otters, because they are slender, and don't have much body hair at all. We love and welcome them all... no matter what your body or hair type.

No. You would have to travel to the north slope of the Brooks Range where polar bears live on the edge of the broad coastal plain of the Arctic Ocean. An occasional black or grizzly bear can be seen in the hills around Fairbanks.

Bears are a concern in the Canadian Rockies. Bears kill someone about once every 3 years. Still, it is quite unlikely you will see one on this hike. On day hike sidetrips, break camp & hang your packs & food before walking away. An unattended gear is vulnerable to animals.

Depending on the season we have a chance on coming into contact with bears. During the salmon season, bears often roam the same rivers that we fly fish. Generally we evaluate our original plan and change our destination if we think that bears are active in the area. Your guide will be outfitted with bear spray and will give you instructions on what to do if you should encounter a bear on your trip briefing.

We take all precautions to avoid bear contact. We start with our camp lay out. The sleeping area is 100 yards or more from the main core camp area where all of the cooking is done. We keep all things with a sweet smelling odor in the core camp, hung 10 feet in the air from the bear pole, where we store all of our food over night. The guides carry bear spray, and are trained for what to do incase of a bear encounter.