Bison and Texas State Parks
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Donald_Beard
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Q8 #ParkChat Recently, negative bison/human interactions have been in the news. This has led many people to believe that bison are the most dangerous wildlife to encounter while visiting a park. What would you tell a first time visitor about Caprock and its free-roaming bison?
WildWithinHer
A8. Just because they're in a park doesn't mean they're tame or pets. Check with a ranger, and stay well back. What's the recommendation--100 yards? #ParkChat
Stars252525
A8 Watch the bison from the safety of your vehicle. If you hike and come across some, give the bison the right of way and put distance between you and them. #ParkChat
mjn126
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A8: Don't be alarmed. Give them space. Don't drive fast or do things to startle any animal. Respect the park rules. #ParkChat
EverybodysNPs
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A8: keep your distance and they won’t bother you. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard a8 - as big, quiet and lumbering as these giants looks - getting hit but a 2000 pound bison that can run 35 mph...is gonna hurt. #parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard #ParkChat A8 you can see them just fine from your car. If you are hiking, give them plenty of room. And watch out for snakes and scorpions. Far more dangerous!
t_jh2009
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A8) Maintain a safe distance between yourself and the Bison, don't taunt or tease them & respect them for the great animal that they are. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A8: Give then room. If they come into camp, don’t freak out just step back a bit and let em roam. Photo taken at entrance to Little Red Primitive area #ParkChat
