Latest about Wildlife Safety
How to use bear spray: our easy-to-follow guide to storing, carrying, and using this vital hiking safety tool
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
Do bear bells work? Or do they just make you into an annoying hiker?
We dive into the research on whether bells help repel bears in the backcountry, or just disturb local wildlife and other trail users
What to do if you see a bobcat while hiking: our expert safety guide
We guide you on what to do if you see a bobcat while hiking, while also considering the traits of this elusive creature
After several moose stompings this year, we ask the question – can you use bear spray on a moose?
If you’re recreating in moose country, you might be wondering if there’s a better defense than hiding behind a tree
What to do if you meet a bear: our expert safety guide
Our expert guide on what to do if you meet a bear shares vital knowledge for exploring the North American outdoors safely
Does bear spray work on mountain lions? And, how to use it effectively
Does bear spray work on mountain lions? Our expert answers this common wildlife question and considers how to choose and use the right deterrent for big cats
Do bear horns work? We look into the research...
Do bear horns work? We investigate whether you can blast a bear away from the trail for long enough to keep safely journeying to your chosen objective
Dog owners beware: treats full of fish hooks found on Appalachian Trail
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued a warning
Top tips for driving safely in wildlife country
When you’re behind the wheel in wildlife country, there’s still plenty of opportunity for wildlife encounters – here’s how to make sure they don’t end badly
"Maybe he’s confused about what these devices are!" – exasperated police release photos of man who keeps tampering with wildfire equipment
California officials have taken to social media to try to identify the man who has been caught on camera interfering with wildfire detection equipment in open spaces
