What quickens in us when a family of deer walk across the road? Have you ever wanted to see a cougar? Ever wanted to NOT see a cougar? A pair of binoculars and a sense of curiosity are all you need to start exploring Oregon's wildlife viewing opportunities.
Healthy ecosystems, with lots of native wildlife, help define Oregon; and people want to get out of their houses and offices and see it, hear it, and even smell it. The US Fish and Wildlife Service found that Oregonians spent $769.4 million on wildlife viewing in Oregon in 2001.
Following are some basics on getting close to wildlife: