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Having a Momma bear with cubs cornered on a bridge .....not so smart. http://bit.ly/1KVeA22

2nd injury from Yellowstone bison in 3 weeks highlights safety challenges 11 Print Email RUFFIN PREVOST/Yellowstone Gate Visitors to Yellowstone National Park risk injury when allowing bison or other wildlife to approach within 25 yards, as photographers are seen doing in this file photo. June 02, 2015 4:25 pm • By RUFFIN PREVOST YellowstoneGate (7) Comments Related Video A 62-year-old Australian man sustained serious injuries Tuesday morning after an encounter with a bison near Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. The man, whose name was not released by park authorities, is the second visitor in less than three weeks to suffer a serious injury after a close encounter with a bison near Old Faithful geyser. While it is not uncommon for park visitors to be injured by bison or other wildlife, officials from Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have commented recently about what they say is a growing challenge in educating international visitors about the danger of wild animals. According to information released by the park’s public affairs office about Tuesday’s incident, witnesses reported that several people were crowding around a bison that was lying on the grass near a paved footpath. The man approached the bison while taking pictures with a tablet. When he had moved to within five feet, the animal charged, tossing the man into the air several times. When responding rangers arrived on scene, the bison was about 100 yards from the victim. The victim was transported by ambulance and then taken by helicopter for further medical treatment. Park authorities reported that the man’s injuries were not considered life-threatening, but additional details were not immediately available. Last month, a 16-year-old Taiwanese exchange student was injured by a bison while visiting the Upper Geyser Basin with her host family. While hiking near Old Faithful Geyser, the family joined a group of people watching a bison grazing adjacent to the trail. Witnesses to last month’s incident reported that the girl was within about five feet of the bison when she turned her back to the animal to have her picture taken. During a March interview conducted before either of the recent bison incidents, outgoing Yellowstone spokesman Al Nash discussed “the ongoing issue we have in helping visitors understand that (Yellowstone’s) wild animals are truly wild, and that they are visiting a wild environment.” “I frankly wonder if our challenges in that area aren’t getting greater over time now, simply because visitors today have less experience with wild, large animals than visitors may have had 30 years ago,” Nash said. Visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton are from increasingly urban and international population bases, making it more difficult — but even more important — for managers to convey critical safety information about wildlife and the hazards of a wild environment. During a May visit to Cody for National Parks Day, Grand Teton Superintendent David Vela said the National Park Service increasingly is looking for new ways to connect with international tourists and younger visitors. One option is a platform of smartphone apps that can convey information about any national park unit, while Grand Teton has created its own Chinese-language print magazine that offers key safety tips for first-time visitors, he said. But bison injuries are likely to remain among the most common sources of serious injuries in Yellowstone. Bison can sprint three times faster than humans can run, and are unpredictable and dangerous. And with 3.5 million annual visitors spreading out across Yellowstone’s 2.2. million acres to view and photograph up to 5,000 bison, the odds are high that more such incidents are likely — or even inevitable.

Interesting!. I don't really know, but maybe some sort of re-vegetation study.

The Dem's are re-introducing the "Smart gun" bill again also. It would require all gun makers to have electronic smart control on their guns within 5 years, and after that all guns would have to have a retrofit system installed. Anywhere, or anything, controlled by the left is a bad thing. Detroit has been under the control of Democrats for 50 plus years. Look where it has gotten them. I pity this nation, and the direction it is headed.

Dewalts answer to home protection that doesn't require a registration or license. This nail gun can shoot a 16-D nail through a 2x4 at 200 yards and in case of a home invasion well you can NAIL THEIR butt to the wall. Im not saying it wont kill the perp but they wont get away. You can also help build a friends fence 2 blocks away while sitting in your front lawn. This is truly how you adapt and overcome so Thanks Dewalt.

Yep. It sucks getting Senile . I just wanted to see if anyone thought it was real

With that bad shoulder Bob I sure hope you don't have to sign that tag over to someone........ If he does have to, I'll start the bidding at a case of coronas, 2 limes, and I'll punch your choice of Miley cyrus, brantley gilbert, or all the members of nickelback right in the beanbag and yell 'YOU KNOW WHAT THAT WAS FOR!' right afterwards. Throw in a punch on Justin Beiber, and you have a deal

Looks like a great athlete. The only thing that could get me that high in the air, is seeing the rattlesnake I am about to step on.

I am the least interesting man in the world, but I do agree with the " Corona and a Lime". Good hot weather drinking beer.

Maybe some indoor archery range practice in the air conditioning

But that's why you electricians make the big bucks.

I hide from the sun like a Vampire. Living in the Desert Summer sucks. (pun intended)

Did you see the Muslims recently that were whining about the cross being displayed at a "CATHOLIC SCHOOL". They said it was offensive, and wanted it taken down. This is America, and we will not be pushed around by a heathen, and evil religion, and it's Anti American worshipers. Regardless if they are legal Americans, or not. The Cartoon contest and protest, is just the start of how many feel about Islam. Racial and religious division flamed by our "Fraud in Chief" President.

God Bless Texas for banning Sharia Law.

Just a piece of friendly advice...........Keep things civil. The last time there was a big blowout in the PC forum, it didn't end well. We all respect the Administrator, let's not force her to be heavy handed.

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A couple of those units in the Northwest corner of the state hold some big ones.

That's a shame. But was bound to happen for a creature living in a urban area. That buck is a stud.

Anybody want to take a guess how many Islamic extremist's attend that Phoenix Mosque. I bet the numbers would be staggering.

I was hoping for a good brawl. The Coward extremist Muslims, probably won't show up when the opposition is armed. They don't have the gut's to go "toe to toe", with someone that can fight back. The shooters that went to the Texas cartoon contest were from Phoenix. Sounds like this contest might be meant to draw some extremist's out of hiding.

Hundreds of protesters gather outside Phoenix mosque under close police watch Published May 30, 2015FoxNews.com May 29, 2015: Protesters gather outside the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix. (AP) Nearly 500 protesters gathered outside a Phoenix mosque Friday as police divided the two groups sparring about Islam. A Phoenix man who says he is a former Marine who fought in the Iraq war organized the event and believes Islam is a violent religion. He led about 250 people who carried pistols, assault rifles, American flags and drawings of the Prophet Muhammad to the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix. The group was met by another group of similar size, some holding signs promoting love and peace, who came to show their support for the Mosque and Muslim community. As the two sides argued and yelled at each other, dozens of police officers formed a line separating the groups. There were no reports of injuries or arrests at the protests, which lasted a few hours and gained attention around the country on social media. Phoenix police estimate about 500 protesters showed up, roughly 250 on each side. The protest came about a month after a shootout outside a Prophet Muhammad cartoon-drawing contest in a Dallas suburb. Two Phoenix men showed up at the Dallas event with assault rifles and were killed by police. The men formerly worshipped at the Phoenix mosque where Friday’s protest was held.

Are you a Democrat, Republican or Redneck Here is a little test that will help you decide You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Democrat's Answer: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man look poor! Or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on , could my family get away while he was stabbing me? Should I call 9-1-1 ? Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior. This is all so confusing! I need to discuss with some friends over a latte and try to come to a consensus. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Republican's Answer: BANG! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Redneck's Answer: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click.... (sounds of reloading) BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click Daughter: 'Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?' Son: 'You got him, Pop! Can I shoot the next one?' Wife: 'You are not taking that to the taxidermist !

I am a conservative Republican. One shot between the eyeballs. 2 or 3 at most. Unloading a couple clips sure would be fun, if he brought a few of his buddies to the party.

Just call me Archie Bunker