Wildlife Safety
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What to do if you meet a bear: our expert safety guide
By Brian Metzler last updated
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
By Julia Clarke last updated
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...
By Julia Clarke last updated
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
By Cat Ellis published
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued a warning

Top tips for driving safely in wildlife country
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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

Wildlife safety: 8 tips for surprise encounters
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our straightforward guide to wildlife safety covers universal principles to help to keep you – and local wildlife – stay safe when you're exploring the backcountry

Does bear spray work on wolves?
By Julia Clarke published
A look at both the theoretical and practical nuances of using bear spray against a wolf
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