All you Campers Out there!!!!

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All you Campers Out there!!!! by GASlick on 18 Jul, 2008 19:33
Be careful. See story below

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,385645,00.html

Skiking, don't you live up that way?
#1 by skiking on 18 Jul, 2008 21:53
Actually I live about 300 mi NW of there, but will be moving down there In a few weeks to go to school at MSU.

I have never been taught to fear bears, if a bear attacks you it is usually because it is afraid of you. Here we are taught to fear mountain lions, if one attacks you, it is hungry.
#2 by time2shine on 24 Jul, 2008 15:48
I was hiking near Leavenworth, WA last weekend, and heard a low growl within 20 feet of me and my g/f.
Since our only way down was in the direction of the growl I gave her a little pep talk. "If it's a bear, I know you're going to want to run. Don't run"
She was scared and asked me if I was scared. I said no, but really I was already pissing my pants. We got to the bottom of the mountain without seeing anything.
#3 by Tyler on 25 Jul, 2008 11:25
I've run into bears in Montana. The key is to not get between you and the cubs. Usually they are more afraid of you and will not bug you unless provoked.