Wildlife: Bunnies to Bears
gearmeout
k2rm
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4: Rattlesnakes. We have big cats, I'd love to see one, but only managed to see where they were. #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
replying to @1zestytraveler @1zestytraveler "fresh" and "cougar" are harrowing to hear in the same sentence! š± #GearMeOut
fullvanfun
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Can't believe we didn't know that! We need to catch up on those! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @TaigaAdventures You know how hard it is to not snack in a hammock? I just tell myself I can do that in my backyard. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A6. I'm generally pretty good at track ID for most of the species around here, as well as spotting otherā¦ https://t.co/u8csB5CzeO
Explorationproj
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @RCGibby73 @babskiies Three! Thatās š¬š¬š¬š¬š¬ #GearMeOut
publiclandlvr
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @kokuaelli @danielhuman Ticks are so common around here, it's just taken for granted that we'll removā¦ https://t.co/RpUa5R90c6
kokuaelli
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A6: we have run into a lot of scat. Usually bobcat. Kinda strange thatās all we find. #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @babskiies @babskiies A6. Fairly good when hiking locally, trip in PA was a challenge. #gearmeout
JohnMDouglass1
RT @naturetechfam: #GearMeOut A1 We ALWAYS go outdoors to find wildlife! :) It's our family passion. Sometimes, though, we still get sweetā¦
RCGibby73
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @babskiies And the next set of hikers were like āwhat kind of scar is this?ā #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @babskiies Oh thatās cool! Where do you get those? #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @VTPaddlePups I think the Lonestar ticks carry POW or some other virus #GearMeOut
naturetechfam
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @babskiies That is a great tip. And especially with kids. They love to look things up and it involves tā¦ https://t.co/PmAlnAjfs1
UST_Survival
Q7: Most of us have heard the horror stories of people doing dangerous things involving wildlife in parks, have youā¦ https://t.co/9Lbma09K06
PicklesTravel
replying to @babskiies @babskiies I love all tracks and trying to figure out who left them. I've got pheasant tracking down after spendingā¦ https://t.co/40sEdxdIJM
JohnMDouglass1
RT @WeekendWomanWar: @UST_Survival A1: These guys I searched out. I knew kind of where to go and everyone coming down the trail spread theā¦
Womynofthewoods
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TaigaAdventures snacking in the hammock is making yourself a bear burrito. Back yard is best for snacking! #gearMeout
MeToddScott
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @babskiies if you ever need a great person to ID something. my off grid google is my friendā¦ https://t.co/k3tdLquR2Q
danielhuman
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @PicklesTravel @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Plus, you could remove all the ticks you found while diggingā¦ https://t.co/jXcUJQkC0C
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Luckily no. I'd be so so mad if I did and I don't know how I'd even respond. #gearmeout
publiclandlvr
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @t_jh2009 @babskiies So true! We just ordered three tri-fold laminated guides for our upcoming tripā¦ https://t.co/n6QvV3v6aP
1zestytraveler
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam The hair on the back of our necks stood up first, then we saw the print. Needless to say we didn't cā¦ https://t.co/fEpU0osYxf
ethan1655
RT @babskiies: Q4: Which animal do you really not want to encounter while you are out hiking? #GearMeOut https://t.co/c2aNQCP1Is
VTPaddlePups
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @kokuaelli Yes, I was fortunate to escape unscathed! Had to monitor closely for any symptoms,and had tā¦ https://t.co/zZlTghdUKW
JohnMDouglass1
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: @babskiies A4. I don't mind encountering any of them at a reasonable distance, but at close range bear and moose wouldā¦
t_jh2009
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @babskiies I've got most of them at the park bookstores. #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. Many people try to mess with Coyotes here. They often come down the hills looking for food. Theyā¦ https://t.co/cHqbwGoGdC
MeToddScott
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @1zestytraveler especially if you have to tie your shoes. #doNotCrouch #gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups š¦ Lyme & Powassan scare the life out of me. #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @publiclandlvr @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Ha! Gross. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: i go to places where there are little people. The folks who do take on the challenge and get outā¦ https://t.co/6kF7iEnoV5
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @babskiies @SecondNatureMB Thanks, will do that! #GearMeOut
publiclandlvr
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @PicklesTravel @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Win-Win! #GearMeOut
NakMakFeegle
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7 #gearmeout Years back in Glacier National Park we passed a huge swarm of people out of their carsā¦ https://t.co/XWINI9hOhu
PicklesTravel
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @danielhuman @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Very clever! The first ever practical Easter basket gift! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @publiclandlvr @PicklesTravel @kokuaelli Exactly! #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Yes. Recently at the Grand Canyon this guy was getting so close to an elk to get a photo that theā¦ https://t.co/hKD7XJXLzf
JohnMDouglass1
RT @1zestytraveler: A6 I'm always on alert for signs. I'm sure I've missed plenty but do my best. Found fresh cougar paw prints in Zion, beā¦
babskiies
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival that asking for trouble! #gearmeout
ethan1655
RT @babskiies: Q2: What are some things you can do to improve your chances of sighting wildlife on the trail? #GearMeOut https://t.co/pJOImā¦
Explorationproj
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker @babskiies @SecondNatureMB Really? Thatās cool about @SecondNatureMB I didnāt know that! #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival Those crazy Americans! šš #GearMeOut
fullvanfun
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) Like the time the deer was getting on a bus @ZionNPS? Just too many people feeding and changing bā¦ https://t.co/bUKhxVq23w
publiclandlvr
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @danielhuman @kokuaelli @UST_Survival We work hard to avoid single-use plastic and too much candy arā¦ https://t.co/9oPBJkgorE
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Always in tourist season. People trying to get close to bears or moose for pictures. #gearmeout