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Lincoln City and the surrounding area are filled with a vast array of different wild animals. From black bears to gray whales to Ospreys. While enjoying the beautiful enviornment in Lincoln City it is important to remember some basic tips in the off-chance you face a wild animal. While each wild animal has different ways to approach or avoid them here some basic tips. Following these basic tips, will be guides for specific animals or groups of animals.

From the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife if you are out in the woods in and around Lincoln City:

Bears, squirrels and raccoons

• Don't feed the animals
• Store all food and garbage in animal proof containers when possible
• Give animals a way to escape
• Don't bury garage. Bears can dig it up
• Be careful using scented items like suntan lotions, soaps and toiletries
• Oregon Black Bears
  
  • Never approach a bear
  • Make noise while walking through woods to not surprise the bear
  • When out in woods, leave dogs at home, leave them in car or leash them.
  • If you see bear cubs, leave the area
  • Never pickup a bear cub - its mother left it there and it will return
  • Do not run or look them in the eyes
  • Make noise
  • Fight back in the rare event of an attack

If you see the flyer below, be vigilant

Cougars and other Carnivores

• Manage food and garbage safely
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Do not leave a dog tied outside
• Stay in a group