Maybe if it’s your first time to a National Park, you should have to go through a class on how to behave in nature. I probably took it for granted when I was a kid that I was around nature & people taught or showed me. A lot of knowledge probably used to come from being in the scouts as well.
We are getting into the first few generations of adults who were born after the big migration to cities after WWII. So more people born in cities to parents who only lived in cities. Access to nature is also easier. Wouldn’t be hard to create some online courses people need to take or test out of to get a NP, Forest Service, or State park pass or ticket.
Although, dont pick up a wild animal and put it in your car should really not need to be taught. If you find one injured, not in a park, maybe. But there are rangers, employees & volunteers all over Yellowstone, inform one of them. They will know better than you how to handle the situation.
There is just so much stupid out there. If you want to audition for a Darwin Award screwing around with Bison, Elk, Bears and Wolves is a great way to “win” the prize.
“Officials at Yellowstone National Park are urging the public to keep a distance from wildlife after several recent incidents involving people interacting with animals — including a baby elk that was picked up by tourists and driven in their car.
“In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife,” the park said in a news release on Thursday. “The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact wildlife.
Officials said that over Memorial Day Weekend, visitors put a newborn elk in their car while driving in the park and brought the animal to the West Yellowstone, Montana, Police Department. Park officials said the calf “later ran off into the forest and its condition is unknown.”
Officials did not say why the tourists drove the animal to the police station but said they are investigating.”
We need to stop car access to national parks and provide transit only options. I love YNP, but the traffic ruins it for me. Not cars = no picking up wildlife in cars. No more animals run over, better accessibility for non-drivers, international travelers, etc.
restore_democracy says
WTF is wrong with people?
BaltimoreBadger23 says
So, is this something one is *not* supposed to do?
CaveatRumptor says
The world is full of dangerous fools.
RonaldFingBurn says
Maybe if it’s your first time to a National Park, you should have to go through a class on how to behave in nature. I probably took it for granted when I was a kid that I was around nature & people taught or showed me. A lot of knowledge probably used to come from being in the scouts as well.
We are getting into the first few generations of adults who were born after the big migration to cities after WWII. So more people born in cities to parents who only lived in cities. Access to nature is also easier. Wouldn’t be hard to create some online courses people need to take or test out of to get a NP, Forest Service, or State park pass or ticket.
Although, dont pick up a wild animal and put it in your car should really not need to be taught. If you find one injured, not in a park, maybe. But there are rangers, employees & volunteers all over Yellowstone, inform one of them. They will know better than you how to handle the situation.
Avadney says
These people vote
AUWarEagle82 says
There is just so much stupid out there. If you want to audition for a Darwin Award screwing around with Bison, Elk, Bears and Wolves is a great way to “win” the prize.
SLAYER_IN_ME says
“Officials at Yellowstone National Park are urging the public to keep a distance from wildlife after several recent incidents involving people interacting with animals — including a baby elk that was picked up by tourists and driven in their car.
“In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife,” the park said in a news release on Thursday. “The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact wildlife.
Officials said that over Memorial Day Weekend, visitors put a newborn elk in their car while driving in the park and brought the animal to the West Yellowstone, Montana, Police Department. Park officials said the calf “later ran off into the forest and its condition is unknown.”
Officials did not say why the tourists drove the animal to the police station but said they are investigating.”
TinFoilBeanieTech says
We need to stop car access to national parks and provide transit only options. I love YNP, but the traffic ruins it for me. Not cars = no picking up wildlife in cars. No more animals run over, better accessibility for non-drivers, international travelers, etc.
lilyintx says
I hope these people get charged and fined. Is that not a rule? “If you touch animals you are fined 10k per incident per person.”