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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows: How to Safely Share Spaces With Wildlife on the Road

from Learn To RV: The Podcast · host Learn To RV

Send us Fan MailDon't Pet the Fluffy Cows Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Wildlife encounters on the road can be breathtaking or a cautionary tale. Tasha and Jennifer dig into what happens when people get too close for comfort. From the viral "tourons of Yellowstone" to a bear conditioned by human food, and thermal features hot enough to melt a shoe, these are real stories and real stakes.Learn How:•        "Tourons" became a social media movement & why it's not a joke•        To put the 4 universal wildlife rules into practice•        To apply the 25- & 100-yard rules & Jennifer’s easy way to visualize those distances in the moment•        To handle a bear encounter, use bear spray, & hike to keep animals moving along•        Thermal features, wildland fires, snakes, & other wildlife hazards should be treatedLinks & Resources:🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com🦌 Wildlife Encounters on the Road: learntorv.com🔒 Personal Safety on the Road: learntorv.com🏕️ National Park Service: nps.gov⚠️ Outdoor Hazards: nps.gov🗺️ Trip Planning Guide: nps.gov🎙️ The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: cnn.com🩹 First Aid Kits: mymedic.com👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Community📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel🎙️ Podcast Website: learntorvthepodcast.com💛 Support the Podcast:Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag)Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕)💬 Had a wild encounter out there? Share it in our Facebook community. Have a story you want read around the campfire? Email [email protected] to submit your Campfire Confession. If yours is read on the air, we'll send you a Campfire Confessions sticker!✨ If this episode kept your crew safer on the road, subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com, and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories coming!Support the showWatch us on YouTubeJoin Our Community on FacebookFollow Us On InstagramVisit our WebsiteJoin us on Patreon

Send us Fan Mail Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Wildlife encounters on the road can be breathtaking or a cautionary tale. Tasha and Jennifer dig into what happens when people get too close for comfort. From the viral "tourons of Yellowstone" to a bear conditioned by human food, and thermal features hot enough to melt a shoe, these are real stories and real stakes. Learn How: • "Tourons" became a social media movement & why i...

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