Wildlife safety tips

Keeping your animals safe while camping is important for your well-being as well as the animals' own. Here are some tips to follow:

1. Food and fragrances:

- Store food and trash: Store all food and trash in airtight containers or special bear-proof boxes. Do not leave food or smelly objects in or near the tent.

- Cooking and eating areas: Prepare and eat food at least 100 meters away from the camping area. Finish cooking and cooking before dark.

2. Choice of camping site:

- Avoid animal tracks: Avoid camping on the usual paths of animals or near their feeding places.

- Keep your distance from water bodies: Animals can come to water bodies to drink, so keep your tent away from them.

3. Minimizing odors:

- Personal hygiene products: Use unscented soaps and shampoos. Store toiletries in the same way as food - in airtight containers and away from the camping area.

4. Avoiding animals:

- Making noise: Animals often avoid people when they hear voices. Talk, sing, or make other noises, especially when hiking or walking in the dark.

- Flashlight and flashers: Use flashlights and flashers at night to scare away animals.

5. Tent security:

- Maintenance of tent contents: Do not keep food, smelly items or dirty clothes in the tent. Only sleeping accessories and non-smelling items should be inside the tent.

- Closing the tent: Always close the tent door to prevent animals from entering.

6. Danger situations:

- In the presence of animals: If you encounter an animal, keep calm, do not run and try to move away slowly. If an animal attacks, behave according to the rules of behavior of the animal species (bears, wolves, etc.).

- Learning and preparation: Find out in advance what animals can be found in the camping area and familiarize yourself with the instructions for avoiding them and how to behave in the event of an attack.

Following these tips will help reduce negative interactions between animals and campers and ensure a safer and more enjoyable camping experience for everyone.