WrongHanded
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Self defense from animal attacks is certainly a concern for me. I recreate in areas with deer, elk, moose, mountain lion, and black bear. Dogs are a concern in town, and on some popular trails. But there's no feral dog population to speak of, so no people means no dogs.
When I see large wildlife within 50 yards, I do a quick mental preparation check. And even when I don't see anything, I'm always looking. But half the reason I go out is to see wildlife. Bears aren't a common sight, and I've never seen a mountain lion in the wild. But I know they're around, because I see scat.
When I see large wildlife within 50 yards, I do a quick mental preparation check. And even when I don't see anything, I'm always looking. But half the reason I go out is to see wildlife. Bears aren't a common sight, and I've never seen a mountain lion in the wild. But I know they're around, because I see scat.