You have more impact than you may think

[Rockskipper]

In a recent review of hundreds of studies covering many species, we found that the presence of humans can alter wild animal and bird behavior patterns at much greater distances than most people may think. Small mammals and birds may change their behavior when hikers or birders come within 300 feet (100 meters) – the length of a football field. Large birds like eagles and hawks can be affected when humans are over 1,300 feet (400 meters) away – roughly a quarter of a mile. And large mammals like elk and moose can be affected by humans up to 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) away – more than half a mile.

Don’t Hike So Close To Me

Millions of Americans are traveling this summer as pandemic restrictions wind down. Rental bookings and crowds in national parks show that many people are headed for the great outdoors.

www.nationalparkstraveler.org

 

[tennistime99]

Absolutely...

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[Bob]

mmmmmm ......... depends. I have watched a lot of elk, deer closer than 3,000 feet and they arent bothered or even notice usually, that is till I shoot.