Some Predators Frequent Hiking Areas (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Bobcats, shown in a camera trap image from the study, avoided people in hunting areas on protected sites, as did bears. However, most mammal species did not avoid hiking trails, and some predators actually sought them out. Credit Roland Kays Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.