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. Make use of bear-proof containers (bear boxes). All deodorant, toothpaste, French fries and other foods must be removed from all vehicles overnight. Bears have an extremely sensitive sense of smell which has led to their notorious reputation for breaking into vehicles. Bears are also known for charging campers for their food as well as swiping the dinners for unsuspecting campers. The lack of bear proof containers can result in very satisfied bears and very hungry campers. And the more human food that bears consume the more they expect to receive it. It leaves them aggressive and creates a potentially dangerous situation for campers and bears alike.

To enjoy a safe bear viewing campers should look for places in the bear’s natural habitat where they would normally feed like a stream with plenty of fish or a bush with plenty of berries. Observe the area in the early morning or early evening, but keep a safe distance (and pay particular notice to cubs; do not get between them and their mother). Females are very aggressive and dangerous when cubs are in potential danger.

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.

Early morning and evening is when fox cubs explore. Always keep your distance and do not feed them. These are wild animals and they must develop their natural hunting/scavenging skills in order to survive. When tourist season ends animals who have learned to depend on humans for food will die.

Squirrels. Squirrels are not typically considered a problem or a danger, but those who see them as adorable little creatures that will eat from their hands are often the victims of squirrel attacks. Squirrels have very sharp teeth and often have fleas that are carrying the bubonic plague (making squirrels common transmitters of the disease).

On the other hand squirrels can be very fun to observe. They are so frisky in their activities. Find them in their natural habitat. They live in variety of locations and are active throughout the day. Keep your distance to ensure you don’t learn just how sharp their teeth are.

When it comes to wildlife it is important to remember that they are wild. Campers should feel responsible for ensuring that they do nothing to limit the wildlife’s ability to survive in their natural habitat. Feeding animals in or around the campsite creates a dangerous situation not only for campers in the area, but for the animals that depend upon the development of their natural hunting and/or scavenging skills in order to survive.

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