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Animals come out of hibernation every spring. And they come out hungry. Humans are often living in such close proximity to wildlife (bears, fox, squirrel, etc.) and the animals often become too comfortable with the human habitat. This results in garbage raids and snatched food and cars that are broken into for edible stashes. To avoid difficulties while traveling by car or a new or used RV there are steps that should be taken. Beaudry RV suggests the following tips that keep RVers safe while allowing them to enjoy wildlife the way it was meant to be enjoyed:

Bears. Deodorant, toothpaste, French fries, and other foods can entice bears to break into vehicles. Bears have become for notorious for this behavior. It has become a regular nuisance to campers in campsites; bears charge campers for their food. They climb trees and steal unsuspecting campers’ dinner. The bear’s intense sense of smell makes it extremely important to remove all food and scented toiletries from RVs during overnight stays. They must be kept in bear-proof containers (bear boxes).

Bear canisters can be used to prevent bears from stealing food (leaving campers hungry). The more human food bears consume…the more aggressive they become. Springtime often leaves campers with the desire to photograph a mother and cubs, but allowing them to take food leaves them with a feeling of entitlement to human food. And this creates a dangerous situation for both the bears and the campers.

A safe bear encounter can be had by finding a stream with plenty of fish or a bush with plenty of berries. This is where bears will eat in their own natural habitat. The best time to view bears is early morning or evening. Always keep your distance. And if there are cubs do not get between the cubs and their mother. Mother bears are extremely aggressive when their babies appear to be in danger.

Foxes. The fox is a scavenger. Few reports are made of human attacks by foxes. But foxes have been known to steal both cats and small dogs for their dinner. When campers feed foxes it encourages them to stay in close proximity to campsites. They are a wild animal. And any wild animal will eventually learn that humans are a source of food if humans are feeding them. This makes them more likely to sneak into food stashes. To view foxes in spring look for dens in covered spaces (look in a culvert of in a water drainage pipe).

In the early morning or evening fox cubs start exploring. Keep a safe distance and don’t give them food. They are wild animals and they need to develop natural hunting instincts. When tourist season ends and the campers leave the area wild animals that have learned to depend upon “human food” distribution by friendly campers often die because they lack the necessary skills to provide for themselves.

Squirrels. Most people don’t consider squirrels a problem. Campers can often be found throwing breadcrumbs and/or snacks to entice the little animals closer. But squirrels often bite and they often carry diseases. Campers who get close or allow squirrels to eat out of their hands are often the victims of squirrel attacks. Squirrels have very sharp teeth and they are also often transmitters of bubonic plague which is carried through fleas. To view squirrels just watch them in their natural habitat, but keep your distance. The can be seen almost anywhere. They live in a variety of habitats. They are active throughout the day and are frisky animals that are fun to observe.

Wildlife is just that…it’s wild. And campers should see it as their responsibility to do nothing to disrupt the natural order of things in the areas in which they are camping. Do not feed them. Keep your distance. And campers can feel comfortable knowing that they enjoyed their stay without leaving a negative lasting effect on the wildlife of the area when they depart.

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