For example, open your jacket and raise and wave your arms. If the cougar becomes more aggressive, become more aggressive toward it. Convince the animal that you are not prey, but a danger to it. Fight back if attacked. Bears - Minimize bear encounters by keeping a clean camp and storing food properly.
Black bears are common in the park.
To survive as a species, they require wild habitat and freedom. Black bears are opportunistic foragers. Even one successful food snatching can instill a behavior that may require their removal. Therefore, it is important for wilderness visitors to keep a clean camp by properly storing food, garbage or other scented items, and washing dishes promptly. Read Food Storage .