#gearmeout

Wildlife: Bunnies to Bears

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Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @babskiies @UST_Survival Yes, they can raise quite the ruckus! #GearMeOut

iammattjwright
1

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Encounters on the trail are what I hope for however getting outside is the the prize in itself #GearMeOut

t_jh2009
1 6

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) Get the recommended training along with all the required vaccinations and have a short leash woul… https://t.co/toGDgnXlUd

PicklesTravel
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3- I always keep my dog leashed up when adventuring in unknown areas. Plus making sure that he's alw… https://t.co/0JC43yD8yJ

babskiies
1 5

replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel i love the early mornings, birds chirping. so pleasant! #gearmeout

UST_Survival
1 4

replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @VeteranHiker I heard some love it. My grandmother in the old country would take here cat on walks. #GearMeOut

publiclandlvr
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1: They're usually chance encounters for us. Between my son and our #BarkRanger, it's hard to be as… https://t.co/qPcaZJ4Nkw

kokuaelli
1 2

replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @UST_Survival Yes! I was thinking of my little humans counting as animals! #gearmeout

TaigaAdventures
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies We only have blacks too. The odd cougar. #gearmeout

iammattjwright
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TaigaAdventures This morning I was surprised by a sighting of a racoon in my neighbourhood #GearMeOut

t_jh2009
2

replying to @babskiies @babskiies Exactly! #GearMeOut

publiclandlvr
1 2

replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Did Shemp know he was there? #GearMeOut

babskiies
14 3 10

Q4: Which animal do you really not want to encounter while you are out hiking? #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
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replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @naturetechfam I always heard the opposite but whatever works. 🤣#GearMeOut

PicklesTravel
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replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival Man- that makes me glad I don't live in bear country. Just the thought of it is Scary #gearmeout

danielhuman
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RT @VTPaddlePups: @UST_Survival A3 Our dogs are always on trekking lines; they are trained to not chase wildlife, though they are good at a…

babskiies
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: When in a park my dog is leashed, its the law. When hiking crown or my private land, i unleash he… https://t.co/tTC6OVLaJe

VeteranHiker
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @mjn126 I tried once. Epic fail! It was like a scene from The Exorcist. 🙈🙈 #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
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replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 Vaccinations are a good point, always keep a copy of your vaccinations as well, certain areas require them. #GearMeOut

mjn126
1 2

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4: I never want to come up on a bison out on a trail again. #GearMeOut

naturetechfam
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#GearMeOut A4 As much as people say bears, I'm going with either #bison or alligators! One will trample you, the ot… https://t.co/kNyd4sSSTJ

danielhuman
3 3 14

A4 #GearMeOut The only animal I really hate encountering are ticks.

danielhuman
1 4

replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival I met a woman in Maine that was backpacking with her cat. I guess it was great for con… https://t.co/gkFN4pAEWv

publiclandlvr
1

replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival Do you follow @HikingWithHendr? #GearMeOut

Womynofthewoods
1 1 6

A4) if it's fall the a bull moose in rut, way more dangerous than a bear #gearmeout

1zestytraveler
1 4

A4 Not sure if I'd put a brown bear or wolf at the top of that list. Moose being a close third. Only want to view t… https://t.co/PUBgH1zkWf

t_jh2009
1 2

replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @UST_Survival I tried to show Shemp the Fox but it was right after breakfast so he was more interest… https://t.co/SYKGzLogp9

UST_Survival
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replying to @1zestytraveler @1zestytraveler It's always safer to stay on leash unless its a closed off area. #GearMeOut

kokuaelli
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4: honestly, skunks. 🤢 we’ve had a few in our yard. #gearmeout

iammattjwright
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies Leaving the dog always increases my chances of wildlife viewing as she loves to hunt #GearMeOut

naturetechfam
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Oh yes! Yuck! #gearmeout 😵

publiclandlvr
3

RT @danielhuman: A4 #GearMeOut The only animal I really hate encountering are ticks. https://t.co/iE15iMmt58

babskiies
1 1

replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 wow, thats a lot of animal! #gearmeout

UST_Survival
1

replying to @babskiies @babskiies @VeteranHiker I love that photo of your dog in the canoe. #GearMeOut

babskiies
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RT @danielhuman: A4 #GearMeOut The only animal I really hate encountering are ticks. https://t.co/iE15iMmt58

VeteranHiker
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4. Does Bigfoot count?! Wolves have always been a “thing” for me. #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Thats my EXACT answer! #gearMeout

t_jh2009
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Good point. #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
1

replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli I know right? #GearMeOut

VTPaddlePups
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4 We have encountered porcupines,but no problems! Black Bears tend to run off when they see us. Out wes… https://t.co/LTnYi2bCZ9

babskiies
1

RT @Womynofthewoods: A4) if it's fall the a bull moose in rut, way more dangerous than a bear #gearmeout

PicklesTravel
1 3

replying to @babskiies @babskiies Agreed! The early morning quiet/sounds of wildlife. I am way more of a morning person than a night owl,… https://t.co/EsrynswfOd

iammattjwright
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies Not interested in any chance encounters with bears #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @Womynofthewoods @Womynofthewoods you are 100% correct! #GearMeOut

Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival Even black bears can get aggressive with dogs, the only bear attack in recent times do… https://t.co/NV0H7zlbOY

VeteranHiker
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replying to @VeteranHiker @babskiies No Wolves on the trails please! #GearMeOut

publiclandlvr
1 4

replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival As others have mentioned, timing is important when wanting to make the most of wildlife encounters. #gearmeout

babskiies
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replying to @1zestytraveler @1zestytraveler no brown bear or wolfs here. Moose during rut would be the worst thing you could run into! #GearMeOut

mjn126
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies and he wasn't happy. and wasn't supposed to be there. haha. #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
1 6

replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker Just to add, research where you are taking your pet for any special closures. Even though a place m… https://t.co/lOyU31XkLg