Yellowstone Bison
Jul 26, 2019 10:06:58 #
Jul 26, 2019 10:37:35 #
jaymatt wrote:
I heard on the news yesterday that a little girl was attacked by a bison. I sincerely hope that people will abide by the recommendations to be wary of all wild animals rather than some fool wanting them fenced in or some such.
Here's a video.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/videos/trending-now/co15rob4/ligkcxgx
Jul 26, 2019 11:40:00 #
A number of years ago, my wife and I visited Kentucky's Land Between The Lakes wildlife refuge. We were alerted by the literature to remain in our vehicles. Didn't have to tell me even once. Bison, elk, etc., are "wildlife" for a reason.
While in our Expedition, we stopped to gather some photos from within the vehicle. A young bison came up to our vehicle and used his head to put a dent in our door. Fortunately the dent popped out. His horns were pointed enough to gore anyone who got too close.
While in our Expedition, we stopped to gather some photos from within the vehicle. A young bison came up to our vehicle and used his head to put a dent in our door. Fortunately the dent popped out. His horns were pointed enough to gore anyone who got too close.
Jul 26, 2019 11:40:23 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
Yea, almost always it's a stupid human at fault and a wild animal who pays. I've seen plenty of stupid people over the years and Yellowstone is a standout for seeing that kind of behavior.
Jul 26, 2019 11:45:22 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter
Loc: Los Angeles
DaveO wrote:
I just returned from a month long visit to Yellowstone...the tourists are dumber than ever.
On my last trip, I twice saw tourists attempt to pet bisons. Fortunately the buffalos moved away and no one was hurt.
Jul 26, 2019 11:58:00 #
jaymatt wrote:
I heard on the news yesterday that a little girl was attacked by a bison. I sincerely hope that people will abide by the recommendations to be wary of all wild animals rather than some fool wanting them fenced in or some such.
I thought that close-ups is why we have 300 & 600 mm lenses for.
Jul 26, 2019 12:09:49 #
charles tabb wrote:
I thought that close-ups is why we have 300 & 600 mm lenses for.
Not if you are a Darwin Award finalist.Jul 26, 2019 12:20:43 #
phlash46 wrote: Not if you are a Darwin Award finalist.
Not if you are a Darwin Award finalist.I'm just have photography as a hobby.
I wish you luck getting your award though.
Jul 26, 2019 12:23:36 #
charles tabb wrote:
I'm just have photography as a hobby.
I wish you luck getting your award though.
I wish you luck getting your award though.
So do I! I don't get the award, I award it!
Jul 26, 2019 12:28:37 #
If you want to know how stupid tourists can be, There is a book published titled "Deaths in Yosemite"
It's a thick book. Plenty of material for the Author
It's a thick book. Plenty of material for the Author
Jul 26, 2019 12:56:16 #
phlash46 wrote:
So do I! I don't get the award, I award it!
By yourself?
Jul 26, 2019 13:21:55 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
jaymatt wrote:
I heard on the news yesterday that a little girl was attacked by a bison. I sincerely hope that people will abide by the recommendations to be wary of all wild animals rather than some fool wanting them fenced in or some such.
Some, no many people aren't aware that late July and the month of August is the prime breeding time for bison. I fear the bison more then any other animal in Yellowstone, very fast and can turn on a dime too! I saw the video and I think the park should go after the little girls parents and fine them. Several years ago I watched in harrow as a woman walked up to s sitting bull bison near Old Faithful and petted him not once but twice and no this was not a foreigner. Her boyfriend or husband didn't get it recorded on his cell phone the first time.
Jul 26, 2019 13:21:57 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
Quite a few years ago while driving though Oregon I saw a man get out of a car with an Eastern State license plate and attempt to walk up to a Roosevelt bull elk with camera in hand. The elk did have a very nice rack. I told the man not to approach the wild animal as it was dangerous. The man and his companions thoroughly excoriated me for my stupidity, and failure to recognize a great photographic opportunity. I left without further comment and the man probably got some good photos at significant risk.
Jul 26, 2019 13:25:14 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
DaveO wrote:
I just returned from a month long visit to Yellowstone...the tourists are dumber than ever.
Welcome home! Dave, you can say that again! Watch your post for something in the next couple of days.
Ron
Jul 26, 2019 13:32:29 #
The little girl was ok. Her parents should be in prison or at the very least caned for punishment.
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