I dont know why I do it but every year I read the WDFW warning about this time a year being a good time for running into a cat,or bear and their cubs. I spend a great deal of time on the OP, 99% on my own and as far away from people as possible,Upper HOH,upper HOKO, upper DUC,etc,etc,. I am a fairly small guy who does not move to fast with a disability that slows me down. I find myself slowly going thru the brush sneaking up to the river bank to avoid spooking any fishies. I am starting to think about my ass being chewed to bits from a surprise encounter, or stalking from a cougar. I met one on the upper Hoko awile back but she was busy chomping another creature to pay to much attention to me. Am I nuts? Paranoid, Smart, or just being a pus--. Whats your thoughts??