Hiking with Bears, Snakes, & Ticks ~ Don't Fear Them

[@alexandria8255]

Great informational video! Thanks!

[@jenntaa]

very interesting thank you xx 🐍🐍🐻

[@johngray9669]

In North Carolina, we have more dog ticks. We are usually warned about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

[@nickmad887]

Great info Cliff

[@beverlybelcher3423]

Thank you for this information-packed video. It dawned on me that I do not know the difference between a deer tick and a dog tick. I guess I have some Googling to do!

[@kateclark7250]

Thank you for this. I know some people I want to see this.

[@tomtransport]

Wow Cliff, this was very good, of course going on 81 I let you do my hiking for me and I tag along on the video. I do have some woods on my property. I had a tree service fell 7 dead Ash trees that were closer than 3 others to my home. The seven were tall enough (100 feet or more) to reach my home should they fall. I then went down with my 18 inch chain saw and cut the trees into 3 to 6 foot lengths and rolled them to the edge of my property making a border of sorts, I don't like fences. I sprayed my boots, socks, genes, shirt, gloves and hat with a can of OFF. Still that night ,checking myself over, I found one tick on the back of my arm between my elbow and my shoulder. Did what you did, pulled it out/off , applied some antiseptic and kept an eye on the area for a few days. I'm good, what don't kill you makes you stronger. I have 3 more dead Ash trees but they are farther away. If mother nature (she works for free) don't bring them down this summer I'll have that Co. back this fall. Too bad the Emerald tree borer is killing all the Ash trees in Berks County.☠☠😆😆😆

[@CraigKoppel]

Definitely great advice. I don’t worry about bears or ticks but I’m on the lookout for snakes. I stomp my feet to make vibrations which alert the snakes, like you said. I only do this if I go off trail in areas with rocks or fallen trees. Thanks for sharing. And it was great meeting you at the Swatara meet up. 👍

[@Scorpio45Libra]

Very useful information, Thanks Cliff!

[@clarkmattison1280]

Permethrin your outdoor clothes for ticks. Yet deep woods Off works well. Spray both your boits and socks, plus your legs under the clothing. Wood ticks here in PA are way more prevalent than the deer ticks. 100% right about them taking time to "take hold of you".

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

I like all critters but I leave all of them alone..... And again on to the next great video ty Steve

[@jodyklocko6696]

When we were kids this wasn’t even a concern or conversation 😆 we ran wild in the woods along the Susquehanna. Education and getting the kids out earlier in life removed the fear and anxiety of camping, hiking, foraging,! There’s a great fear in people provoking fear by media and not presenting all the facts. Just like when there’s a new mosquito in town ! Lol Respect is key as you mentioned. Your in there world and back yard . Also commercial property has also effectively changed our eco system.

[@R32R38]

Actually, running from a bear attack is a perfectly smart idea. As long as you're with someone who runs more slowly.

[@HikeForLife23]

That's why I hike with seniors

[@tomtransport]

🤕🤕🤣🤣🤣

[@tomtransport]

That's why I let Cliff do my hiking for me I'm 80 and slow.🤕🤕🤣🤣🤣

[@georgemccoy219]

We were camped at Tobyhana State Park two years ago, and a black bear and her two cubs came into the outer vestibule of our tent as we had our camp supplies there, (My mistake!). I heard the noise and thought it was raccoons and started yelling. The "raccoons" quickly exited! The next morning over coffee, my neighbor told me how impressed he was with me scaring the black bear out of our tent! I was totally surprised. The next night everything was packed into the cab of our truck. Sure enough, that night she once again came around all the campsites making her rounds. Just looking for food. I learned my lesson!! We enjoyed watching her and the cubs and just left them alone (and kept our site spic and span).

[@johnmefford4455]

I remember those videos of your bear sighting.

[@rickimoler7158]

My cousin and a friend once went camping in the Smokey Mountains....left a cake in their tent to eat later while they went out for the day hiking. When they came back, their tent (actually my parents' tent on loan to cousin) was in shreds, cake gone, entire camp pretty destroyed. Scary lesson learned.

[@charlieevilpig7776]

Actually black mambas are like any other snake, they prefer to flee from you. However, they will fight back if you make them feel threatened and can be quite defensive and are fast stricking

[@chuckh1958]

It's funny. At 2:52 you were saying "three COULD be poison ivy" as you are walking directly in front of a tree that's covered in poison ivy. 😊

[@bdickinson6751]

Looked like a sapling to me.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was fantastic. I love snakes The spider is my bane. We have lots of venomous snakes here in Australia but think the only aggressive one is the brown. Beautiful to look at tho. This video was so very helpful, thank you. Please take care

[@cschauer]

Good afternoon Cliff… Just a suggestion for a video to go along with your edible/medicinal plants and this video, maybe a bushcraft/outdoors first aid video wouldn’t hurt. Treating animal attack injuries, treating poison ivy, twisted ankle injuries, punctures, etc.

[@daverogers9386]

I just seen a black bear about two weeks ago on a hike. I heard something coming thru the woods and stopped wanted to see what it was. All I saw was something black and in a loud voice I said, “I see you, I see you!” He put up his head and just looked at me. Did the make myself look big and made noise. The bear looked at me like I was crazy. I was only 5 feet away so it was a rush. I walked backwards down the trail, he stayed there looking at me like I was crazy. He didn’t want anything to do with me, he was out for a walk. I remember seeing the black rattlesnake on the Stony Valley Rail Trail. He was hiding behind a log. Me being me I just took pictures and left him alone. The old, “Hi Mr. Rattlesnake. You got that side of the trail I’ll just use this side.” He had no interest in me, other than me to move on so I can stop scaring his food away. Ticks I hate! Just check at the SUV before I leave. Then shower when I get home. I always say that you’re safer in the woods than walking the streets.

[@Mylo531]

I've enjoyed your videos for years. I feel this is the best public service announcement out there

[@rogerleight5174]

Good advice Cliff. I no longer can hike long distances and your videos bring back memories of when I did a lot of hiking and saw a lot of wildlife. Thanks for the memories.

[@Lizsparkreview]

I've never had a bear act aggressively towards me when I've encountered them out hiking but I once made the mistake of leaving a car window down overnight and a bear got inside and tore up my backseat because there was some dog food in the trunk . Never did that again...

[@76chyanne]

dont forget the camp ground

[@bruinsfan8278]

I remember that Black Bear encounter Cliff, that was a cool sighting!

[@dayhikedave]

Very informative. Agree with everything you said. Experienced many of the same things. Agree no need to fear just stay alert and aware. Thanks for sharing 👍🙂🙏

[@bunny_smith]

My doggie and I were walking in a natural riverside park in Richmond, VA on Monday and she was bitten by a copperhead. She's stupid and was snuffling her nose in some ivy. We immediately went to the vet and she is now on the mend. Copperhead is not a fun bite. She was in pain.

[@auntieanita6420]

Of all the critters you have encountered, those caterpillars in NJ Pine Barrens were the worst! Yuck. I felt bad for you and for Naomi!

[@tamianderson123]

I'm in NH, lots of black bears. We have seen them in our yard often.

[@wacoken6779]

Bears are kind of like alligators, give them some room and you will probably be okay

[@user-David-Alan]

Great information and advice. Stay well and be safe.

[@franciss.3298]

Yesterday we checked out the new Vosburg Neck state park in Wyoming county. Although it is limited at this time it has the features you like. The river, an abandoned canal and towpath, the old rail bed, and trails. Just north of the park there is a 3800 foot active train tunnel that according to the information at the park headquarters reduced the rail length by five miles.

[@MZ-ms5bk]

The rattlesnake in the video is going to be even more beautiful after it sheds....

[@jonnieters2306]

Great video and thanks for the wonderful adventure in the woods and the advice about bears snakes and ticks

[@mgratk]

My brother lives in Jim Thorpe, outside of the downtown area. His neighborhood is by a lake, acre sized lots, and they regularly have black bears in their yard. Including mamas and their cubs. They have security cameras outside to ensure they don't accidentally surprise bears, especially with cubs. They also had a deer attack a deer Christmas decoration!

[@G8rquest]

Running from a bear just warms up it's meal 😆 . Love to see the critters out there. Hope to see you out there one day Cliff.

[@williamk4dplus]

i went hiking in pa the other day. i got 13 tick bites, 2 snake bites on me yam sack, and a bear stole my lunch out of my back pack. true story

[@susancampbell8015]

Sometimes when I'm out, I'm lucky if I see one squirrel. I have encountered a bear but he was nice. I just waited till he was done doing whatever he was doing lol.

[@bearnature4519]

I feel very lucky I seen many black bears in the wild from Maine to Virginia and my share of snakes

[@robertvirtue8070]

Cliff this weekend is The Rattlesnake Roundup in Morris Pa, Tioga County . Cliff some bears have learned to break windows in cars if they smell food. Something I learned also is do not put your hands were you can not see.

[@JB-tp7wp]

Good timing on this video. I’m heading up to Potter-Tioga at the end of the month, and I’m scared shitless of running into a bear or rattlesnake lol. This video has calmed me a bit.

[@hogkillerjp]

great advice and teaching, can y'all carry bear spray?

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

I like to scare my husband because he’s haters snake! But I know the difference and I can hold them correctly! Black and green mamba are horrible!

[@sixxfreak58]

The NJ incident involved a group of college kids going for a hike. They ignored the warning from other hikers about an aggressive black bear on the trail. The cell phone of the kid who got killed was located later and had footage of the bear on the camera, meaning the victim had enough time to film the bear as it was closing on him. A terrible price to pay for lacking common sense.

[@clarkmattison1280]

Ive encountered black bears and rattlesnakes in Tiaoga and Potter counties. Never was an issue. People make mistakes when dealing with wildlife. It's unfortunately the norm rather than the exception

[@sonplusone7059]

Cliff, I have always been afraid of bears, but obviously I’m a hiker regardless. Last year, Chris and I was hiking to a spot with a view and 2 black bears were right in the middle of the path. We had no where to go. We just stood there for about 10 minutes until they wondered off the path back into the woods. I do have to say, I should have been wearing a Depend. Lol. 🤗

[@57Banjoman]

Yes dog owners please please please keep your dog on a leash-I have had and seen several dog issues where the dog was unleashed-thanks, Cliff!

[@aliciamott1396]

Last question, does the ORANGE salamander cover the whole trail ?? I mean is he seen the entire trail ? And thank you 🍄💕🌷🍒🍒🍒💕💕

[@pamelanoel8948]

I don't fear snakes or bears, it's the ticks that creep me. Ticks don't like anything mint/eucalyptus, so I put Vick's Vapo Rub on me, even putting g it on my fingertips and rubbing onto my scalp. Also, wash your hair with Head & Shoulders shampoo. Carry a lint roller and when you're done hiking, roll it all over yourself. It'll catch the loose ones.

[@Pfd51ff]

I absolutely can’t stand snakes. Was on the 183-501 stretch saw a timber rattler middle of the path. Saw him and just walked through the brush away from him

[@nancymann5351]

I used to watch Rock the Park. The 2 guys hiked parks mostly out west. They said to make noise so ad not to surprise a bear. They used to walk and call out " hey bear". Not the whole hike,but going around corners where you don't know what is there. Im loving this video.❤❤

[@michaelking8824]

what's the kind of pack you carry, what's in you pack

[@darlenegood4101]

In your opinion what are the ways to get a tick off you that has already embedded them in your skin?

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

Probably not the best way, but I just pull them out.

[@tammydobson3174]

I feel that the humans are invading there bears"s home!!!! JMO What would a human do if someone was in there home trying to take something....we would defend ourselves.

[@randallbargar348]

I have walked the Florida Trail and others in Northwest Florida. Only one time have I seen a snake (cottonmouth)

[@stevietirado3076]

Hey cliff are you going to post a short update if the smoke and haze will delay any videos? Either being made or being released

[@ruthgoebel723]

I don't fear any of those. I endeavor be aware of them when hiking. I know some people will kill a snake because snake are 'evil' 🙄. There is more danger from two-legged 'creatures' than any that you have discussed. Education is key. As far as ticks, make sure you use somw repellent and check yourself after your hike. It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to be firmly attached to its host, so you have plenty of time to check yourself and pick off any you find.

[@jmcnallyua]

Another reason people get attacked by bears is because people feed I'm thinking it is funny to feed little wild animals then the bears and wild animals get used to people feeding them and then that's why people get attacked if people would stop feeding the beautiful little bears and wildlife people wouldn't get attacked myself I love bears and all wildlife that's the reason to go into the woods to enjoy seeing nature and hearing the beautiful music coming from nature in the woods I remember the first time that I got onto the Appalachian trail from Harpers ferry West Virginia there was a baby cub on the trail for some weird reason the bear cub was following me screaming crying like a baby for its mom bear but for some reason it's Mom there was nowhere in sight so the little baby was following me on the Appalachian trail crying to me and I rubbed its little head on the little baby bear and I called the park ranger said they were going to send someone out to get it that was a long time ago when that happened and ever since then I've Loved all wildlife and I enjoy it seeing them in person and being around animals more than humans that's the reason I like being in the woods and I prefer being in the woods than being in the city anyway keep up the amazing videos wandering woodsman your videos are the best on KZbin

[@lindaeshbach6494]

You forgot spiders!

[@76chyanne]

sorry cliff i jumped the gun

[@matthewschleicher9419]

Enjoy the outdoor and use common sense