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Learn How to Avoid Wildlife Encounters

learn to avoid wildlife encountersAlmost all wildlife encounters that end in human injury or death are caused by human actions. Protect yourself by knowing what to do when a wild animal gets too close.

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Avoiding Wildlife Encounters while Hiking and Camping

This article from Be Bear Aware provides tips on avoiding bear and other wild animal confrontations.


Take the Bear-aware Quiz

You're strolling along you favorite trail when suddenly -- a black bear appears 10 yards in front of you. What do you do? This handy quiz will help dispel some of the myths, and give you the information you need to keep your family and pets safe both at home and on the trails.

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Install a Trail Camera

Install a Trail Camera

Animals have better senses than we do, and they can be skittish when they know a human is nearby. A well-placed trail camera can take pictures of elusive wildlife without you needing to be there.

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Record and Share Wildlife Sightings

Record and Share Wildlife Sightings

Seeing wildlife on your woodlot is more than fun; it can also be a way to protect those animals in the future. These websites let you share your wildlife sightings with others and help scientists learn how our critter neighbors are doing.

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Identify Wildlife Tracks

Identify Wildlife Tracks

You may not always see wildlife in your woods, but by learning how to interpret their tracks, you can learn a lot about the animals on your land and their behavior.

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Learn the Hazards of Ticks

Learn the Hazards of Ticks

Lyme disease is the most well-known tick-borne illness, but it isn’t the only one. Discover why it’s so important to be aware of ticks and how to prevent them from making you sick.

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