Imagine, though, coming across THIS.....
August 16, 2009
Yowzers!
Usually when I run on the trails of Colorado I am mostly thinking of avoiding rattlesnakes. I admit to having the occasional concern that a mountain lion is nearby but that usually passes quickly. I've seen elk at a distance, deer, and even saw 3 ram while on my bike early in the summer. I have not yet seen a bear but my friend, Kim McCormack, recently pointed out a huge pile of what she identified as "bear poop". (Apparently you can tell the difference because bear poop has "seeds". Who really knows this stuff???)
Imagine, though, coming across THIS.....
Imagine, though, coming across THIS.....
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You do wear bear bells when you're running trails, right?:
"The Colorado State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while hiking or running on trails.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly.
They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray."
Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray."
Ha ha! Love that, Erick.
CAREFUL out there Mz. Carole. :-)
I think I would yield the right of way.
Haha. Erick's comment is hilarious.
I've run in to two small black bears in New Hampshire, but they weren't dangerous.
I've go up to New Hampshire and Maine a lot, but have never seen a Moose. That thing is GIGANTIC!
thats scary. I love your blog. You are funny.
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