Trailhead
Expect bears on the move when calories wake up before peak berries: store food and scented items per local law (lockers, canisters, hangs where allowed), cook and clean away from sleep sites when possible, make noise in brushy corners, and know the difference between a curious glance and a predatory press—your yell and your exit plan matter.
Shed hunting is a great excuse to be in the woods — but going too early costs deer and elk exactly when they can least afford it. Here's the case for waiting, and what you can do instead.
A Eugene man's DIY capture of a wandering black bear shows what not to do. Covers why amateur relocation is risky, how to bear-proof your home and campsite, and what to do if you meet a bear face to face.
Species-by-species advice for trail encounters with bears, wolves, snakes, mountain lions, moose, boars, goats, and bison — plus prevention habits like making noise and storing food, and when to stand your ground versus run.