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title: "#18 How to sleep outdoors legally and safely, and large carnivores in Czechia – Jiří Labuda"
description: "On free movement in nature, sleeping out in locations with various levels of protection, the differences between overnighting and camping, and tips for safe nights outdoors."
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# #18 How to sleep outdoors legally and safely, and large carnivores in Czechia – Jiří Labuda

Authors: David Czempka

Date: 2023-07-20

On free movement in nature, sleeping out in locations with various levels of protection, the differences between overnighting and camping, and tips for safe nights outdoors.

This episode shouldn't be missed by anyone who loves to roam and sleep out in Czech meadows and groves. And it doesn't matter whether they call themselves a hiker, a tourist, or a vagabond. We talk about free movement in nature, sleeping out in locations with various levels of protection, the differences between overnighting and camping, and tips for sleeping outdoors safely.

We also devote part of the conversation to our **large carnivores**, namely **bears**, **lynx**, and **wolves** – what risks do they pose to us, and how should you behave in different kinds of encounters?

Our guest was **Jiří Labuda**, a member of the **Nature Guard in the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area**, who has been working in environmental education and consulting for over 10 years and professionally focuses on **large carnivore research**.

Listen to another enjoyable, information-packed conversation! And of course, let us know how you liked it. If you don't want to miss future episodes, follow our podcast on your favorite platform.

## **Where can you listen to us?**

- [YouTube](https://youtu.be/yJLwlOA2wy0?si=MHM74A4cragtw71x)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Sxc797m6P4CvMyBpEy3lf?si=hvGnBl-QQai-RUPhKKereg)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/18-jak-leg%C3%A1ln%C4%9B-a-bezpe%C4%8Dn%C4%9B-p%C5%99espat-v-p%C5%99%C3%ADrod%C4%9B-a/id1612950422?i=1000621738139)

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJLwlOA2wy0)

## **Links**

- [Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic](https://www.nature.cz/)
- [Large Carnivore Conservation](https://www.selmy.cz/)
- [Large Carnivore Conservation on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ochrana_velkych_selem/)
- [Forest Act](https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1995-289)
- [Czech National Council Act on Nature and Landscape Protection](https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1992-114)

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