Enjoying the natural air and green atmosphere is a distinctive features of cottages. However, you need to know how to protect
yourself should you come in close proximity with a wild animal.
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Many people don't realize that they can minimize the unwanted property damage and close encounters with
wild animals simply be altering their behavior while in cottage country. Though bears are mainly omnivorous (they eat both plants and meat), they are primarily interested in berries, nuts, seeds and insects. If you don't give them an invitation to visit (leaving out garbage, food, etc.), chances are pretty good that they'll leave you well enough alone.
To guard against bears, bring along a can of pepper spray and carry it on your hip for easy access in case of
emergency. Pepper spray can open a window of opportunity for you in an emergency situation that may very well save your life. There are varieties designed specifically for defence against bears, so be sure you bring along a can that's suitable for the size of your would-be attacker