Comments on: How to Protect Yourself From Wildlife While Camping https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/ Outdoor Discovery Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:02:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: CoyoteCrazy https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007534 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007534 Coyotes aren’t all bad, you know. They can be real helpful in keeping the rodent population down around your place. Doesn’t seem fair to cast them as the bad guys.

]]> By: HikerJoe1987 https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007528 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007528 In reply to Kat_Wild.

Good point! Keeping pets safe should be a priority for all. Seen some bad situations that could’ve been avoided.

]]> By: DaveyD https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007545 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:33:53 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007545 heard about bears but mountain lions too? gotta pack my running shoes, faster than my friends is all I need right haha

]]> By: Birdwatcher_Beth https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007533 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:33:39 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007533 Great section on knowing which animals can cause harm. It’s important to respect wildlife and keep a safe distance, especially during nesting season.

]]> By: Sara98 https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007537 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:35:25 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007537 In reply to JessieK.

this might sound dumb but do those bear-proof containers really work, worried about my kids snacks attracting bears.

]]> By: LenaLoop https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007544 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:58:15 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007544 This is all so useful, thanks Jonathan! But how do you handle insects at night? My kids are terrified of bugs, and I wanna make sure they sleep tight.

]]> By: JustJake https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007532 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:47:40 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007532 what happens if you accidentally run into a wolf? Like is playing dead still a thing or what? kinda spooked about it.

]]> By: PawsAdventurer https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007527 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:23:22 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007527 In reply to Kat_Wild.

Totally agree with you! It’s all fun and games until a coyote thinks your poodle is lunch. Always keeping mine on a leash now.

]]> By: Goblin_Slayer https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007543 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:49:27 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007543 Imagine setting up camp and then a wild pack of wolves decides to join your party, like a real-life RPG scenario, how cool would that be, gotta prep like you’re going to raid a dungeon, right

]]> By: TechieCamper https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007531 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:48:51 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007531 Outfitting your vehicle with the right tech could really make a difference in wildlife encounters. Any specific gadgets recommended?

]]> By: TrekkerTom https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007536 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:19:39 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007536 In reply to JessieK.

Yeah, bears can and they will if they smell food. Best bet is to keep all your food in bear-proof containers or hung up in a tree far away from your camp. Car windows are no match for a hungry bear.

]]> By: RJ_The_Cynic https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007542 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:42:37 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007542 Great, another thing to worry about in the wild. Why do people even bother with camping when there’s perfectly good hotels with no wildlife to deal with?

]]> By: GrizzlyAdamsBeard https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007530 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:14:01 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007530 if i wear a bear costume, will the other bears leave me alone? asking for a friend.

]]> By: Wendy Wander https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007541 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:26:26 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007541 Jonathan Holmes, this article is so helpful, especially the part about elk and deer. I’ve only considered bears as a threat before, so it’s good to know. Thanks!

]]> By: MaggieS https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007529 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:28:12 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007529 This article is such a great resource for families. Really appreciate the straightforward tips on protecting our campsite. Thanks, Jonathan Holmes!

]]> By: NatureNate123 https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007540 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:01:08 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007540 dude thats wild about the raccoons and rodents, didnt know they could be such a pest at campsites, gotta keep my food locked up tight haha

]]> By: Kat_Wild https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007526 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:03:35 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007526 Protect your pets note is solid advice. Seen too many close calls in the wild. Gotta keep our furry friends safe.

]]> By: CritterMom https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007539 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:21:33 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007539 Love the part about protecting pets! Any more tips for keeping small dogs safe, they seem to get into everything and I worry lol!

]]> By: SlickRick https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007525 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:33:10 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007525 Wow, never would’ve guessed raccoons could be campsite pests. It’s not like they’re known for getting into everything. Revolutionary info there.

]]> By: HunterGatherer https://pioneersurvival.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildlife-while-camping/#comment-3007538 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:51:44 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11041584#comment-3007538 wolves an coyotes arent even a threat why you spooking people, i camped out dozens of times and they keep their distance, proper respect is all you need

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