Remember this is their home. Give them space and respect and they will likely do the same. However, if you find yourself in an unlikely situation here are a few tips.CougarsFace the animal, maintain eye contact, retreat slowly, and make yourself as big as possibleIf it does attack, fight backAlways let it know you are human and a threatAlways protect children or pets as it will target them firstBears Talk loud at all timesPack bear sprayLimit the amount of food odour in your packsIf the bear sees you DO NOT run, back away slowly, be loud, do not make any sudden movementsIf the bear attacks, play dead