Most dangerous wildlife encounters are invited by the smell of food in camp. How to store food and manage odors with canisters, bear hangs, and clean-camp habits so nothing has a reason to visit.

The small creatures hurt the most people. How to avoid snakes, spiders, scorpions, ticks, and stinging insects — and treat a bite or sting calmly, including the signs of anaphylaxis.

Most animals want nothing to do with you. Manage food, keep your distance, and know the right response for bears, moose, and mountain lions.