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I'm gonna camp for weeks in black hills national forest, what do i do if confronted by a mountain lion?

  • They say there are mountain lions in Spearfish Canyon, part of Black Hills National forest, and rattle snakes. if I am confronted by one, what should I do? I know not to run, but at ...show more

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    Info below obtained from link provided. Check out link for further details. It's good advice. Do not hike alone, the cougar experts all say. Go in groups, with adults supervising children. The majority of lion attacks on people have involved individuals hiking or running alone. The size and noise of groups seems to deter lions. Do not run because running stimulates a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Think twice about bringing a dog into mountain lion country. Do not approach a lion. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give the lion a way to escape. Always leave lion cubs and all baby wildlife alone. Do not crouch down. Do all you can to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Keep everyone in your group together, appearing as one large shape to the lion. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud, low voice. Fight back if attacked. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. People have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, tools, jackets, and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal. Wildlife experts do not recommend that you play dead.

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I think your supposed to raise up your arms and try to look really big.

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If attack seems imminent, hit the ground. Put your head between your legs and kiss your butt goodbye.

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You should be so lucky as to see a mountain lion. Be sure to have your camera handy because it'll be gone in an instant. Mountain lions who live in the woods and whose territory isn't being encroached by human development are absolutely terrified of human beings, because we've hunted them to near extinction in the last couple centuries. Only the most wary survived, and they've passed that wariness onto their offspring. Similarly with rattlesnakes. It's just not something I worry about very much, because I mostly know what to do and the incidence are so low. Sure you're not worried about sprained ankles, bears, lightning, getting sick from your water, diarrhea, or by god what will I cook for each of the meals?

Kirk

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