Why hikers wear cowbells

It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter daoxunchang Start date Oct 15, What does this mean: "It is my equivalent of the cowbell that hikers wear when they know they are in bear country. How can cowbells protect one from a bear! Are bears frightened by the sound of cowbell? Sounds quite impossible to me Thanks for your help. It cannot possibly be just a pun, "cow the bear cowbell", right? Hikers in Mmerican forests are advised to make a noise so as to warn bears of their approach, usually we just talk a lot.

A surprised bear can be dangerous. I've not heard of anyone wearing a bell. The hiker is Staples and bear country is those who feel intimidated in his presence. High-pitched noises can arouse curiosity or irritate a bear. Cows moo at night to communicate to the rest of the herd and, often, to protect them from some kind of danger that is lurking in the shadows.

LBJ The audience of this letter is clergy, American citizens, and the world. Well-known member. Cows do not like the smell of predators such as cougars, dogs, bears, wolves, butcher shops ect. Cows have incredible memories and can easily remember an recognize individual faces. Lots of sanctuaries have reported cows running over to greet visitors that they have not seen in over six months or longer. Stilting, high-stepping walk, still staring at you in the same manner as previously mentioned means the animal is alert and on the verge of flight because of fear.

Because cattle are prey animals, flight and keeping with the herd is their best but not the only defense mechanism against the offending stimulus. Also, learn how to avoid dangerous animals as best as you can. When hiking through bear country, always take bear spray with you.

For more detailed instructions on how to stay safe in bear and mountain lion country, see my posts on bears and mountain lions. These posts will tell you everything you need to know to both avoid and survive encounters with these majestic animals. Make sure you take advantage of those options first.

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This decision is made even more difficult by the fact that campervan toilet options are almost Hiking in a bear inhabited area can feel intimidating at first, but you can do a number of things to help decrease your chances of running into a bear. Hikers typically wear cowbells or bear bells in an attempt to warn bears that hikers are approaching.

The last thing you want to do is surprise an unsuspecting bear. If you do eventually encounter a bear, then stand your ground and make noise in a developed area.

If you are in an undeveloped area then attempt to avoid the bear and startle it. Hiking in a bear area can be safe if you take the necessary precautions. Skip to content National Park Hikes Why do hikers wear cowbells? Do cowbells really work while hiking? Do bear bells attract bears? How do you keep bears away while hiking? What should I do if I run into a bear? Summary Hiking in a bear inhabited area can feel intimidating at first, but you can do a number of things to help decrease your chances of running into a bear.