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b'Whether you see some deer, have a fox cross your path, or spot a moose, there\\u2019s something\\xa0disportionately delightful about encountering wildlife. Even seeing something pedestrian\\xa0like a possum feels really fun.\\n\\nIf you\\u2019d like to have\\xa0more of these kinds\\xa0of encounters, and a deeper experience with\\xa0nature\\xa0as a result, my guest has some tips for making them happen more often. His name is Dave Hall, and he\\u2019s an outdoor educator\\xa0and guide, as well as the author of\\xa0The Naturalist\\u2019s Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife. Today on the show, Dave and I first talk about the safety and ethical considerations around observing wild animals. We then discuss the best places to spot wildlife (and how it could be in your own backyard), whether there\\u2019s a best time of day to encounter animals, and the approach to take so that the animals don\\u2019t know you\\u2019re there, or if they do, feel comfortable with your presence. Dave shares the gaze to adopt to spy more animals and the signs that will help you find them. We end our conversation with how to practice what Dave calls \\u201cspontaneous acceptance,\\u201d which may allow you to chill with a beaver.'