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Catskills camping/hiking in October
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Posted October 05 2015 - 09:03 PM
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#2
Posted October 05 2015 - 09:34 PM
The fall isn't any more or less dangerous. Cubs are on their own about now. Black bears don't feel safe around humans in the woods, only around the suburbs. What camp is he going to? Onteora?
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Posted October 05 2015 - 10:16 PM
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Posted October 06 2015 - 02:21 AM
#5
Posted October 06 2015 - 03:53 AM
Not to sound like an idiot democrap, but give him a whistle (which he should have already while hiking). Usually a bear will do everything to avoid an encounter with people, let alone a troop of Boyscouts. The risk reward of giving him bear spray to carry isn't justified in my opinion - it's just more weight for him to carry. Tell him to avoid walking through the berry patches and thickets though.
Where is he going?
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#6
Posted October 06 2015 - 04:47 AM
Talk with him about bear safety/avoidance strategies-especially food storage.
Remind him to keep a wide view out to spot adults or cubs near trails, etc.
He should be fine.
#7
Posted October 06 2015 - 06:08 AM
He'll be fine no need to worry.
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#8
Posted October 06 2015 - 06:25 AM
Attach a bell to his pack, belt, etc. The constant noise should deter bears.
Talk with him about bear safety/avoidance strategies-especially food storage.
Remind him to keep a wide view out to spot adults or cubs near trails, etc.
He should be fine.
No bells. When I worked for the Ministry of Forests we advised people not to wear bells as the stupid tree hugging planters would wear them. Whenever they saw a bear they would throw their pack at the bear and then run. The Bears learned quickly that the bell meant dinner.... Pavlovian reflect at work!
Whistles are good, they hate the high pitch. It hurts their ears.
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#9
Posted October 06 2015 - 06:27 AM
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Posted October 06 2015 - 07:03 AM
#11
Posted October 06 2015 - 07:06 AM
I know the bears in my area are very active in September with all the garbage left around the summer camps.My son (11) is supposed to go camping/hiking in the Catskills two weeks from now with the Scouts. At this time of year, at least where I am from, bears are very active as they prepare for hibernation. How are the Catskills for bear activity this time of the year? There will be four adults with them and none will be armed as far as I know which bothers me. Am I crazy to worry?
Bear do travel a great distance to find food. Like any animal, food will attract them. If the camp has food expect having curious creatures looking to find a free meal.
I would make sure the scouts have sleeping bags that are rated for 20 degrees, it gets cold at night.
#12
Posted October 06 2015 - 07:17 AM
Bear Spray will make you feel better. However Black Bears usually run from humans. But they have been seen in the dumpsters at Onteora. My son has pictures of a few.
No weapons or aerosols allowed at Scout functions or camp-outs.
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Posted October 06 2015 - 08:09 AM
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Posted October 06 2015 - 10:04 AM
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Posted October 06 2015 - 10:49 AM
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#16
Posted October 06 2015 - 05:47 PM
The BSA being what it is today, I would be more afraid of the scout master to be honest.
Pretty crude comment.
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Posted October 06 2015 - 06:03 PM
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