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Wildlife....in the oilfield while you are alone? Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by WesternPlains, Jun 24, 2019.

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  1. Jun 24, 2019 #1
    WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Just want to discuss it.

    I do wonder about Javalina’s in West Texas?

    I can add. I had experience with a pack of coyotes, and a cougar. This was in South Dakota. I had an early warning system called; a bird dog.
    The pack of coyotes. I just loaded up my stuff and left. With my handgun in my hand. Ready to shoot.
    The cougar. Same thing.

    I’ve been told by a very good source. Wildlife will take heed to a warning shot. They will take off and leave you alone.

    Just wondering about input and experience from others. After all. We end up out there all alone.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2019 #2
    Oor

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    Not much to worry about with javelinas. On the small side. But I wouldn't let the pack get you down either. Make delicious sausage, btw.

    Russian boars would be what you got to watch out for these days.

    Bigger problem is the snakes, you'll lose a dog or two to those.
     
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    skellr

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    I worry about feral dogs. They aren't afraid of people.
     
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    And carry silver bullets in case you run up on a chupacabra.
     
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    bzinger

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    Shoot , shovel and shut up.
     
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  8. Jun 24, 2019 #6
    mhyn

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    US wildlife is not aggressive. Only snakes are dangerous and grizzly bears. Wolves, cougars, pack of coyotes, mountain lions afraid of men. Throw a stone or a piece of wood to them and they will run a away.
     
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  9. Jun 24, 2019 #7
    skellr

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    I think Coyote gets a bad rap. They will keep on going while keeping one eye on you. A pack of Wolves is a different story and they are getting out of control in ID and OR.
     
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    bzinger

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    Smoke a pack a day .
     
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    mhyn

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    big laser pointer will make pack of wolves run away at speed of light. tried it myself twice . )))))
     
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  12. Jun 24, 2019 #10
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    Animals aren't the problem, they act sensibly. Humans are the problem.
     
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