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Avoiding Cougars in Banff National Park

Posted on March 6, 2009February 12, 2014 by Billy Banff

How to Avoid a Cougar in Banff, Alberta

If you should find yourself face to face with a cougar, here are a few Banff Ranger recommendations:

  • Never travel alone. Numbers mean greater defense.
  • Don’t let your kids out of your sight; they are a tasty snack for predators.
  • Be Noisy, it’s confusing and frightening for the animal.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for signs of the animals.
  • Carry pepper spray.
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash; they can bring back unwelcome visitors.

If you are unlucky enough to come across a cougar, try not to panic and follow these instructions:

  • Give the animal space to escape.
  • Pick up your kids and pets. They might be tempting.
  • Do not run. The cougar will always win a chase.
  • If necessary, make yourself big and aggressive. Throw sticks and stones if it gets to that point.
  • Keep away from cougar kittens. A frightened mother can be aggressive and irrational in any species.

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