Wildlife Safety Jeopardy

Bears

100

The national park service recommends keeping at least __ yards away from bears at all times

100

200

If you encounter a bear, you should

back away slowly

300

If you are attacked by a black bear, do you fight back or play dead?

fight back

Bison

100

The national park service recommends keeping at least __ yards away from bison at all times

25

200

If a bison charges at you, you should

Run away and find cover

300

Warning signs that you are too close to a bison (5 total)

bluff charging, head bobbing while staring at you, pawing, bellowing, or raising its tail

Elk

100

The national park service recommends keeping at least __ yards away from elk at all times

25

200

If an elk charges at you, you should

run away and find cover

300

What seasons are elk most aggressive?

spring and fall

Wolves & Mountain Lions

100

The national park service recommends keeping at least __ yards away from mountain lions and wolves at all times

100

200

If a wolf approaches you, you should

wave your arms and yell while standing your ground

300

If a mountain lion approaches you, you should

look into it's eyes, show your teeth, make noise