I was at Congaree National Park in South Carolina earlier this year and learned about the feral pigs there. They have tested some of the pigs and found as many as 75 diseases in them. The meat is not used when pigs there are killed.
And yet another bear attack: https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/another-hunter-survives-grizzly-attack-in-gravelly-mountains
For The Win: Grizzly bear attack on Montana hunter is fourth in eight days.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/grizzly-bear-attack-on-montana-hunter-is-fourth-in-eight-days
Yeap.Bison is not on the poll but chalk 2 up for Bison at Yellowstone this season
California woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting within 10 feet to take photos | Fox News
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the animal of the bison “multiple times.”www.foxnews.com
Their over-protective parents finally kicked the bucket?Is it me or is our news filled with stupid people?
How does someone get to be 70 years old and not know they should not continuously approach a wild animal for a photo op?
*and this is only the tip of the iceberg with stupid in the news today.
What’s different from the past and now is everyone has a phone with a camera to record the stupidity bring it to the forefront. It always existed, now we have proof.Is it me or is our news filled with stupid people?
How does someone get to be 70 years old and not know they should not continuously approach a wild animal for a photo op?
*and this is only the tip of the iceberg with stupid in the news today.
If it weren't so tragic that'd be funny.What’s different from the past and now is everyone has a phone with a camera to record the stupidity bring it to the forefront. It always existed, now we have proof.
Several years ago we caught 4 baby skunks (mother had been hit by a car and some a-h&@€ painted one of the babies). To answer a couple if questions, yes they are born “loaded”, they are very cute, they do settle down when caught and finally we avoided getting sprayed. (I’ll post a few pics when I find them).My work during field assignments takes me to remote areas in the oil patch where there are small sheds containing the wellhead for an injection well. Inside the sheds we've found mice (hantavirus potential), black widow and brown recluse spiders, assorted lizards, blow snakes, which resemble rattlesnakes, but I've not encountered a rattlesnake yet in that environment, though I've met others who have. The only thing I've run into that chased us away and made us come back later was a skunk.
Important lesson, try not to be the proof......If it weren't so tragic that'd be funny.
Aw heck, it is funny.
I think you just hit upon the most dangerous “Other”Bear
Mountain Lion
Other (People)
Rattlesnakes, western diamondbacks in particular, are a big issue in the spring at our well sites in W. Texas. Here's an angry one not 25' feet from our truck. Sometimes you have to choose between looking down at the ground for the snakes and bumping your head on overhead equipment, or the reverse-saving your head and risking a bite.My work during field assignments takes me to remote areas in the oil patch where there are small sheds containing the wellhead for an injection well. Inside the sheds we've found mice (hantavirus potential), black widow and brown recluse spiders, assorted lizards, blow snakes, which resemble rattlesnakes, but I've not encountered a rattlesnake yet in that environment, though I've met others who have. The only thing I've run into that chased us away and made us come back later was a skunk.
We've got copperheads all around but it's usually curious pets who get bitten. They're not aggressive and avoid people. But, if you step right on one or too close you will end up in the hospital or worse. I try to remember to make noise and toss stuff around leave piles and stuff before turning over or picking up stuff.Rattlesnakes, western diamondbacks in particular, are a big issue in the spring at our well sites in W. Texas. Here's an angry one not 25' feet from our truck. Sometimes you have to choose between looking down at the ground for the snakes and bumping your head on overhead equipment, or the reverse-saving your head and risking a bite. View attachment 105758
I saw that earlier this morning and was also I've been riding alone more lately, and now I'm rethinking that. I mean, that cougar was relentless! And yes, I'd have started throwing rocks right away. After I soiled myself@SkiNurse posted this on FB and I was like...
A couple things.
- He evidently saw the cubs which is why he stopped trail running to take a video
- He didn't see the mama Mt Lion until he found out she was pissed off
- Why didn't he throw a rock sooner?
- He was actually pretty smart to not turn his back on her...(I think)
I had to go back and see how I voted back when this thread began. After seeing that video a dozen times today, I think I may need to change my vote.I voted moose because that is the dangerous animal that I have had the most close encounters with and is most likely to create an issue. The California Black Bears around Tahoe are pretty docile & easy to scare away. Sadly, the locals have become numb to the danger of these once wild, powerful creatures & treat them like teddy bears. If I was in grizzly country I’m sure I would feel different. Biting flies and mosquitoes are certainly an annoyance but they are not going to kill me.
I would have voted mountain lions because deep down that is the animal that I really fear the most, mainly because the likelihood of surviving an attack is low and I certainly ride a lot in mountain lion country. The reason I did not choose mountain lions is for the fact that the odds of actually being attacked are extremely unlikely.
@SkiNurse posted this on FB and I was like...
A couple things.
- He evidently saw the cubs which is why he stopped trail running to take a video
- He didn't see the mama Mt Lion until he found out she was pissed off
- Why didn't he throw a rock sooner?
- He was actually pretty smart to not turn his back on her...(I think)