Wildlife: Bunnies to Bears
gearmeout
babskiies
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: @UST_Survival A1. Most of the time it is chance encounters on the trail, but we also like sitting on the back deck and…
Womynofthewoods
a2) get out early in the mining or at dusk, blending in to the environment, keep quiet and you might get luck to sp… https://t.co/cFpRNLsHPu
59NationalParks
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Right place, right time. Thanks. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @TaigaAdventures @babskiies I would be super tired from all of that. #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2. On longer, higher elevation hikes, I like using my binos. It’s always neat checking out the wildlife… https://t.co/gEvRSU6oWj
babskiies
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival love those surprises! #gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Jumping in late - watching the UCONN game! A1: yes! We go often - harbor seals, snowy owls. whateve… https://t.co/YppqDkSVBZ
TaigaAdventures
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @UST_Survival It was. If we knew where the wildlife was, good chance the hunters wouldn’t be far behind. #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2) Being quiet, wear nature color clothing and try to have a neutral scent about you can help spot wildlife. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups My dog usually knows when animals are around before i do! #Gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2: love my kids, so either not take them or. no idea. They are getting better though #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2. Hike in the early morning or late evening when many animals are more active, also tread softly and s… https://t.co/WZGwaz03Us
UST_Survival
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli The game is even trending on twitter right now. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #lovetotravel #TravelBlogger… https://t.co/MYCbGJ1xtI
TaigaAdventures
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2. Early mornings are better opportunities. Thing is in bear country you don’t want to be too quiet, wh… https://t.co/R7jUPrm23M
babskiies
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker I bet the glassing from up there is awesome! #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @UST_Survival We've had a pair of red-tailed hawks that have nested in one of the trees behind our house… https://t.co/0cf0g3TEoH
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker @babskiies Its been a little bit chilly around here for Shemp with his new haircut. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @UST_Survival pretty easy to figure out! #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups @babskiies Good point. Time of day is very important! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
Q3: I often take dogs out with me, what extra steps to you take to keep your animals safe from wildlife while hiki… https://t.co/nGHhFgfugT
kokuaelli
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival 27 point advantage. They’re killing it. #gearmeout #GoHuskies
naturetechfam
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @babskiies @CusterStatePark Can't go wrong with that advice! 😁 #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TaigaAdventures @babskiies I wanted to get it done before the rainy weather set in and also don't wa… https://t.co/jLlaruiasR
mjn126
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Keep your dog close, leashed, and stay alert of wildlife. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @babskiies Sadly, we have some animals here that are so used to humans they could care less if you are there. #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
RT @UST_Survival: Q3: I often take dogs out with me, what extra steps to you take to keep your animals safe from wildlife while hiking? #G…
iammattjwright VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. No dogs here, but if I could take my cat, I would. #CatsLivesMatter #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 Scent plays a big role, most animals have a queen sense of smell. after a long days hiking i bet they can… https://t.co/2UMUZoD2HX
kokuaelli
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @babskiies @UST_Survival They are fun to watch - we had a nest too. They were sooo loud! #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
A2- early mornings before daybreak - when there headed out to find food and before others have scared them off #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A3 Of kids count as pets, then keeping them mindful of their place in nature and keeping t… https://t.co/5xbSjUg1Dm
babskiies
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures Grizz country.......thats foreign to me. only ave bale bears here. #gearmeout
VeteranHiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies Watching birds fly above the mountains is one of my favorite things to do! #GearMeOut
mjn126
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival SAME. He just hate the leash though. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Keep them leashed. Some areas with a lot of bear activity it may be better to not bring them on t… https://t.co/2JCWMDLoyw
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Pets have to be controlled at all times. It’s not only keeping your pets safe, but keeping wildli… https://t.co/dlom6OqruQ
UST_Survival
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @VTPaddlePups @babskiies I love when people mention keeping your animals leashed, it's so important!… https://t.co/P1pnvrKLmu
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 Our dogs are always on trekking lines; they are trained to not chase wildlife, though they are goo… https://t.co/WGQ5x6pBLz
babskiies
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival my dogs love it, if my cat would tolerate a leash id bring her too! #gearmeout
1zestytraveler
A3 I would love to let her off leash more often but the biggest thing I do is keep her on a 6' leash. Much more peace of mind! #gearmeout