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May 19, 2015 14:05:51   #
Mtn_Dog Loc: El Dorado Hills, CA
 
bdo wrote:
The last time I was at Yellowstone ( and it was quite a few years ago), the ranger at the entrance handed me a small yellow piece of paper.

I read it.

It was a warning about wild animals. The one that got my attention was about bison.

"A bison can weigh up to 2,000 lb, and can run up to 30 mph..."

At that time I weighed 275 lb and could run no faster than about 5 mph, even if motivated by a bison on my tail. Right then and there I gained a whole new respect for these animals, and I always, always gave them a wide berth.

I think we have whole new generations of humans who are so detached and insulated from the wild that they cannot conceive of anything invading their bubbles. Unfortunately, once in a while reality prevails, often with tragic consequences.
The last time I was at Yellowstone ( and it was qu... (show quote)

Most woodsmen and hunters know that you don't need to outrun the charging animal. Just outrun your companions.

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May 19, 2015 19:03:25   #
Hacksaw Loc: Pacific Northwest
 
Watching the "crazy" tourists these past four days only proves that everyone has the right to be stupid; some choose to abuse that right.

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May 19, 2015 20:47:52   #
Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I was at Yellowstone a little over a year ago, and I was surprised at the way people disregarded fences and warning signs. Even without signs, common sense should always be the first rule of the day.

http://gawker.com/yellowstone-bison-gores-teen-girl-posing-for-photo-1705072498


May I post a couple of pictures of a STUPID GROUP having their pics taken almost riding a Buf in YNP? Lemme know. Thanks

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May 19, 2015 21:50:27   #
richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI
 
Robin Poole wrote:
May I post a couple of pictures of a STUPID GROUP having their pics taken almost riding a Buf in YNP? Lemme know. Thanks


I, for one, would love to see your pictures.

Rich

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May 19, 2015 21:59:19   #
Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt
 
richosob wrote:
I, for one, would love to see your pictures.

Rich


Thanks Rich but I'll need Jerry's OK to do so.

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May 20, 2015 01:56:04   #
richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI
 
Robin Poole wrote:
Thanks Rich but I'll need Jerry's OK to do so.


Don't want to appear stupid, but may I ask why you need his okay?

Rich

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May 20, 2015 06:35:55   #
Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt
 
richosob wrote:
Don't want to appear stupid, but may I ask why you need his okay?

Rich


This is his blog. In my book it's just common courtesy We don't need permission to put up a written comment, but pictures are a bit more powerful than the written word, as they say, one pic is equal to ....Why don't you set up a blog and I'll send then Have 3 or 4. Taken .in the Gibbon Meadows

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May 20, 2015 09:12:43   #
Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I was at Yellowstone a little over a year ago, and I was surprised at the way people disregarded fences and warning signs. Even without signs, common sense should always be the first rule of the day.

http://gawker.com/yellowstone-bison-gores-teen-girl-posing-for-photo-1705072498


Jerry, did you get my request to post some pics of people too close to animals. May I ?

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May 21, 2015 00:02:51   #
Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt
 
richosob wrote:
I, for one, would love to see your pictures.

Rich


Rich Just set up my own file under the name of
Yellowstone is Not a Petty Zoo See pics etc. Set up under 20 May date. Hope you like the pics

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May 21, 2015 16:25:08   #
Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room
 
bdo wrote:
The last time I was at Yellowstone ( and it was quite a few years ago), the ranger at the entrance handed me a small yellow piece of paper.

I read it.

It was a warning about wild animals. The one that got my attention was about bison.

"A bison can weigh up to 2,000 lb, and can run up to 30 mph..."

At that time I weighed 275 lb and could run no faster than about 5 mph, even if motivated by a bison on my tail. Right then and there I gained a whole new respect for these animals, and I always, always gave them a wide berth.
The last time I was at Yellowstone ( and it was qu... (show quote)

I was in Yellowstone last year, and the guide who was with us informed us that an adult buffalo is capable of leaping a SIX FOOT FENCE. FROM A STANDSTILL. Those are some truly powerful animals.

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May 22, 2015 07:55:44   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
bdo wrote:
I think we have whole new generations of humans who are so detached and insulated from the wild that they cannot conceive of anything invading their bubbles.

Too much of the Disneyland syndrome. People think that everything is put there for their entertainment, and it's safe.

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