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I am also camping at Canyonlands and Arches , what kind of animals should I be careful with ? What precautions should I have? is it good to but bear pepper spray ? thanks a lot!!
what precautions should i take with a puma? and snakes?
Im going on early april. so how can I avoid bears?
also i heard smelly scents would attract bears, what about insect repellent, would this attract them?
thanks for the last two answers, didn't help at all,
"Bears may be anywhere. Store all food in the trunk or out of sight"
i got this from their site, so yes there are bears there , thanks anyways for nothing
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I've camped and backpacked extensively in the Sand Dunes area. Unless you are going to be camping up in the National Forest Areas outside of the park, I wouldn't worry about any big critter problems. Mountain Lions would be the LAST thing I would worry about. The Park Service has plenty of pamphlets and can offer other assistance if you need to secure your food and other "smellable" items. Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels are more responsible for pillaged foodstuffs than bears are.
Bears are attracted to any scent that they are unfamiliar with. It doesn't mean they will eat it, it just means it may provoke curiosity. Bears have been know to be attracted by hygiene products, lip balm, sunscreen, batteries, camera film, and medications. If you are truly worried about bear safety, I would speak to the Park Rangers when you get to your destination. The NPS "Bear Talk" at the Sand Dunes is very informative. You can get more info about the wildlife presentations at the Visitor Center.
Bears in Arches/Canyonlands/Bryce/Zion...even more rare. More than likely you'll see more mice than bears.
I wouldn't worry too much about the snakes either. Keep your tent zipped up at night so one doesn't crawl in to snuggle and be wary of where you put your hands on cliffs and where you sit. I usually found them in shady areas during the height of the day.
Pepper Spray is a waste. A) It is unnecessary if you use proper bear precautions and take appropriate measures when you encounter a bear. B) A bear could be making a bluff charge. It will get very close to you before it stops. Spraying it with pepper spray is unecessary. C) Most people who have the "need" to carry spray store it in their pack, they are normally too frightened and panic either then resulting in them not using the spray anyway, or fumbling with their gear and the spray can. Your best bet is to remain watchful and just make noise. 99% of the time the bear is going to split and leave you alone.
I've camped and backpacked extensively in the Sand Dunes area. Unless you are going to be camping up in the National Forest Areas outside of the park, I wouldn't worry about any big critter problems. Mountain Lions would be the LAST thing I would worry about. The Park Service has plenty of pamphlets and can offer other assistance if you need to secure your food and other "smellable" items. Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels are more responsible for pillaged foodstuffs than bears are.
Bears are attracted to any scent that they are unfamiliar with. It doesn't mean they will eat it, it just means it may provoke curiosity. Bears have been know to be attracted by hygiene products, lip balm, sunscreen, batteries, camera film, and medications. If you are truly worried about bear safety, I would speak to the Park Rangers when you get to your destination. The NPS "Bear Talk" at the Sand Dunes is very informative. You can get more info about the wildlife presentations at the Visitor Center.
Bears in Arches/Canyonlands/Bryce/Zion...even more rare. More than likely you'll see more mice than bears.
I wouldn't worry too much about the snakes either. Keep your tent zipped up at night so one doesn't crawl in to snuggle and be wary of where you put your hands on cliffs and where you sit. I usually found them in shady areas during the height of the day.
Pepper Spray is a waste. A) It is unnecessary if you use proper bear precautions and take appropriate measures when you encounter a bear. B) A bear could be making a bluff charge. It will get very close to you before it stops. Spraying it with pepper spray is unecessary. C) Most people who have the "need" to carry spray store it in their pack, they are normally too frightened and panic either then resulting in them not using the spray anyway, or fumbling with their gear and the spray can. Your best bet is to remain watchful and just make noise. 99% of the time the bear is going to split and leave you alone.
Any recommendation for good camping areas in Southwest US in December?
Riya
I don't want it snowing or anything, though we have a 4-season tent. If a hot spring is thrown in, even better!! I am thinking of Zion but I have already been there. Thank you for your time!
Answer
Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park. Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Colorado National Monument. Uncompahgre Wilderness Area. Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area.
Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park. Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Colorado National Monument. Uncompahgre Wilderness Area. Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area.
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