Camping in Canada (Bears?).

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My BIL came from Canada this evening. He hikes a bit.
http://www.camping-expert.com/bear-repellent.html
Very few people get killed . In terms of statistics, two wheels in the UK is way more dangerous.
They still scare the life out of me when I'm there.

 

[bianchi1]

My BIL came from Canada this evening. He hikes a bit.
http://www.camping-expert.com/bear-repellent.html
Very few people get killed . In terms of statistics, two wheels in the UK is way more dangerous.
They still scare the life out of me when I'm there.

Great web site. Best quote (amongst many) "Tuck your head between your lifted legs and wrap your arms around your legs. If it starts to eat you though, fight back"

 

[RWright]

You might want to also do a search for black flies in Canada. I had to deal with them in Minnesota. I heard they are worse in some parts of Canada, not sure which. I know I would plan my trip around them. I think there is a season for them.

 

[slowmotion]

Great web site. Best quote (amongst many) "Tuck your head between your lifted legs and wrap your arms around your legs. If it starts to eat you though, fight back"

Not bad for gallows humour.

 

[ufkacbln]

A Canadian park ranger is giving some ramblers a warning about bears, ‘Brown bears are usually harmless. They avoid contact with humans so we suggest you attach small bells to your rucksacks and give the bears time to get out of your way. However, grizzly bears are extremely dangerous. If you see any grizzly-bear droppings leave the area immediately.’ ‘So how do we know if they’re grizzly bear droppings?’ asks one of the ramblers. ‘It’s easy,’ replies the ranger. ‘They’re full of small bells.’




Two men go out for a walk in the forest when they see a bear. The first takes off his backpack, takes out a pair of trainers, and puts them on. The other looks at him and says, ‘That’s pretty stupid. You can’t outrun a bear!’ ‘That’s true,’ says his friend. ‘But then again, I only need to outrun you.’

 

[Trail Child]

You might want to also do a search for black flies in Canada. I had to deal with them in Minnesota. I heard they are worse in some parts of Canada, not sure which. I know I would plan my trip around them. I think there is a season for them.

Worse in the more heavily forested areas. Black fly season is May to end of June. Mosquitos overlap that and continue from there. Horse & deer flies take over in July.

 

[ianrauk]

Worse in the more heavily forested areas. Black fly season is May to end of June. Mosquitos overlap that and continue from there. Horse & deer flies take over in July.

So tell me about these black flies.
Bitey little buggers are they?

 

[Trail Child]

So tell me about these black flies.
Bitey little buggers are they?

They're small, attack in large hovering groups, and draw blood. A lot like school children.

 

[Poacher]

So tell me about these black flies.
Bitey little buggers are they?

As Trail Child said, they draw blood. In fact they actually bite living lumps of flesh out of you, the little sods!

 

[Canrider]

So tell me about these black flies.
Bitey little buggers are they?

They're related to midges. You have been warned.

Personally, I'd worry about moose. Herbivores whose attitude is 'Why should I run away? I'm HUGE!'...

 

[Brandane]

They're related to midges. You have been warned.

Personally, I'd worry about moose. Herbivores whose attitude is 'Why should I run away? I'm HUGE!'...

Living in the west of Scotland, I have lots of experience of midges. If these black fly things are bigger versions of midges then bears pale into insignificance. Canada might well be joining the list of "popular holiday destinations that do not appeal".

Is that the Mooses' attitude to humans? Presumably if a bear arrived on the scene it might decide to do a runner?

 

[Canrider]

Twice as big as an adult grizzly and there's three times as many of them? I'd wager you're more likely to be injured by a moose than a bear, TBH. Having said that, as others have pointed out, cars are your biggest danger when cycling, no matter where you may be.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Cover some chain mail with a mosquito net, and you should be all set. Beware the Wolverine. Even bears run from him.

 

[stephenjubb]

Two men go out for a walk in the forest when they see a bear. The first takes off his backpack, takes out a pair of trainers, and puts them on. The other looks at him and says, ‘That’s pretty stupid. You can’t outrun a bear!’ ‘That’s true,’ says his friend. ‘But then again, I only need to outrun you.’

Absolutely brilliant!! Love the sense of humor

 

[ufkacbln]

Absolutely brilliant!! Love the sense of humor

You think it wasn't serious advice ?