Some typical incidents include people walking within a few feet of a large bull elk or tossing candy to a black bear. Any wild animal can be dangerous, and though animals are usually amazingly tolerant of rude people, a bull elk or bear can cause serious injury. When a person tries to cautiously approach an animal, the animal may well become frightened because it may interpret the approach as a predator stalking its prey. Humans should never disturb birds in their nests or mammals in their dens or with their young. Follow this link to meet some of the incredible animals protected by these closures .
Winter is a good time to watch wildlife.
But bothering animals in the winter can be particularly harmful because they may expend energy that they need to survive the cold. Here are some suggestion on the proper way to watch wildlife. Observe animals from a distance THEY consider safe. If you see these signs, sit quietly, or move slowly away until the behavior changes. Move slowly and casually, not directly AT the wildlife.