Bear Encounters . For Hunters . Usually live in high-elevation areas with cliffs or rocky outcrops Have curled horns and slightly curved, sharp horns, respectively Mountain Lions Are rarely seen. Be on the alert if you see a lion more than once. Do not run from or turn your back on a mountain lion.
Snakes Stay behind rocks and logs and under bushes and leaves.
To avoid snakebite, step on top of logs, not over them Avoid people and usually only bite those trying to pick them up Should be treated with respect-enjoy watching them from a distance. Watch for others to follow if a deer or other animal runs in from of your vehicle. All large animals can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Park in established turnouts, not on the road.