animals

[Outdooruser]

Have you ever woke up and there was an animal at your campsite?

Last year, I woke up to 2 deer right by my tent. Of course, as soon as I moved, they took off running. It was neat to hear them run (so close) by the tent.

[woodzman]

I've woke up several times to find different animals in camp. I think we're all lucky in that respect. When you spend a lot of time outdoors over the years, you see things in ways that a lot of people never will.

[WileECoyote]

There are always racoons that come around our campsite. But I think some people have been feeding them. I always chase them away. I don't like the fact they are likely candidates for rabies.

[SQuirrel]

I have woken up (after failing to store food properly) with a racoon about two feet from my face. I politely told him the sack he was getting into was mine, and he couldnt have it. He had the nerve to growl in my face. I hoped up so fast yelling at him. He ran into the woods with his two friends, we didnt see them again.

I have woken up to SQuirrels barking, deer wandering around, even a fox on the edge of the campsite. I like animals.

[Chris]

We find opossums all of the time where we camp. But they are the scavengers around where we camp. They can be nasty if you happen upon one but I usually take my walking stick with me when I head out. They usually aren't there during the daytime, just at night. Nasty slick tailed little critters.

[Outdooruser]

Originally Posted by woodzman

I've woke up several times to find different animals in camp. I think we're all lucky in that respect. When you spend a lot of time outdoors over the years, you see things in ways that a lot of people never will.

I agree with you! It is great being deep in the woods. You never know what you are going to come across. I would love to see a bear (a friendly one of course..lol) and a moose. I go searching for moose all the time but I have never had any luck.