How to Avoid or Escape a Bull

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you see a bull in a pasture or field with cows

   This is just plain common sense, even if it means having to walk the long way around to get to your destination.
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   Step 2: avoid going in the field at all costs.

   Look for these signs:
   Pawing the dirt and rubbing himself in it Growling (it sounds something like "Rrrrrumph...rrrrummph") Tossing his head Glaring at you.
   
   He will even show you his side to deliberately intimidate you, just to show you how big and powerful he is.
   
   Any bull that does this to you, including growling, head-shaking and pawing the earth, is one to avoid. , Those bulls are the ones to avoid, more so than the ones that give you the obvious warnings. , That weapon must be a thick stick that won't break on impact, an axe handle, a one- to two-foot long piece of PVC pipe, or a baseball bat; anything that you can carry in your hand to defend yourself with or make the bull think twice about attacking you.
   
   Also, keep close to the fence to make your escape that much easier.
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   Step 3: If you absolutely must to go through the field be aware that a bull may see you as a threat and warn you to keep away.

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   Step 4: Be aware that

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   Step 5: some bulls can go after you without you even aware of it until he's trying to put snot down your back pockets.

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   Step 6: If you absolutely have to go in the same corral with a bull

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   Step 7: pack a weapon with you.

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