Category Archives: Wildlife and Pests
Bear Safety While Hiking
Bear Safety When Hiking I have always had a love for hiking, but in the last year have been doing a lot more of it. Of course, we are always hiking in bear country so have to be aware. I’ve … Continue reading
Mosquito and Tick repellent clothing
Insect Repellent Clothing The mosquitoes are so bad out on our off grid property this year that I had to source something better than spray this year. Men’s Insect Repellent Shirt I was surprised and somewhat skeptical when I hear … Continue reading
Most Effective Mosquito Repellents
Find out more about the Most Effective Mosquito Repellents This spring at the cabin it has been so wet and our summer hasn’t started out much better. We really do need the moisture though after the forest fires from the … Continue reading
What’s the best rat trap
Best Rat Traps on the Market This year has been a really bad year for mice and rats, we have mice where they have never been before and it appears most of the neighborhood is experiencing the same problem. Why … Continue reading
Chicken Coop and Bears
Bear Encounters We have never had problems with bears before, but the last while I’ve had a Black Bear in the yard that has decided to harass my chickens.
Difference between a Bobcat and Lynx
Difference between Bobcat and Lynx Coming back from the cabin the other day we encountered a bobcat or was it a lynx? I had never seen either so was not sure which one it was. My husband had and informed me … Continue reading
What to do if you meet a cougar?
Don’t run and don’t back down! I want to tell you a little bit about cougars before we get into what to do if you meet a cougar out in the bush while hiking. About Cougars Cougars are very rarely … Continue reading
Getting Rid of Pack Rats
Getting Rid of Pack Rats Where do Pack rats live? Where do pack rats live? Well apparently they live in my Cabin. Well I’ll give you some Pack Rat information and then I’ll tell you my story and give you … Continue reading
Deer and Hunting Season
Deer Hunting on the property Hunting season was to begin the following day so we decided to head up to the property and try our luck up there.
Bear in the Yard
There is always the potential of a bear encounter out at the property, the last few summers I’d see one almost every time I drove out to the property. I not all that comfortable hiking in the bush along as … Continue reading