{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: SNP - Wildlife and safety

Although I'm no wildlife expert when I'm in the SNP I'm always aware of 2 threats; Copperhead snakes and black bears. For the snakes, since they do not have rattles to give  a warning like rattlesnakes, it is always important when you leave the trail or stream en route to the other to always walk slow and watch where you step and try to walk heavy since if they detect the vibrations of your approach they will try to get away. As for the bears I always carry bear spray and since I usually fish by my self I try to make noise while on the trails, usually by picking up  a rock a banging it against some metal that I am carrying so they know I am coming and have a chance to get out of my way. I have only surprised a mom and cubs once but we were both so mutually surprised that before I could  get my hands on the bear spray they had ran off (thank God).

On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:28:12 PM UTC-4, samuel newcomer wrote:

Hello, 

I just went out to SNP for the first time today and claimed the dignity of over 20 brookies on the fiberglass 3wt.  What a blast!!  However, I have seen some stuff on the boards about snakes and other somewhat nefarious creatures out that way. I realized later, being so immersed in fishing a bear could have smacked me upside the head and I don't think I would have noticed. 

 I was curious what precautionary items you folks that fish out that way may take along or recommend taking.  

I appreciate the advice in advance and if you want to head out that way let me know!!!!

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