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Hiker mistaken for a turkey

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I like to wear bright red, orange or yellow when I hike. Minimize confusion.
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Jim_H wrote:I like to wear bright red, orange or yellow when I hike. Minimize confusion.
Known colors that attract bees.
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Pivo wrote:Known colors that attract bees.
I can confirm that wearing my neon lime HAZ shirt near bee swarming water fountains attracts 'em. I get stung a few times a year. None have been random. Rather when I unknowingly disturb them.

If the hiker has a fauna username, is the hunt fair game?
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Pivo wrote: May 10 2021 10:16 am
Jim_H wrote:I like to wear bright red, orange or yellow when I hike. Minimize confusion.
Known colors that attract bees.
Desert bees and wasps are also quite fond of blue.
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Hmmm, I always thought Bees were attracted to dark colors. I'm interested to know now, I'm more worried about bees than being mistaken for a turkey.
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What would the world bee without the internet full of people spewing out misinformation based on something somebody told them that one time? :lol:
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Should I fear for my life if I quite often hike with a turkey?
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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The_Eagle wrote: May 10 2021 4:47 pm Should I fear for my life if I quite often hike with a turkey?
Depending on whose finger is on the trigger, you're in danger if you move, or if you stand very still. I don't think it's entirely safe to do either one.
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Beer... All brought to you by Budweiser beer. The wildlife area named after Augustus Busch Sr, wife donated enough money to the MDC to earn the name in the purchase from the Feds back in the 40's.
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