Spending time outside and connecting with nature and wildlife can be a great joy for many people. That privilege of being outdoors comes with a great responsibility: learning and abiding by a proper set of "outdoor ethics". By understanding the effects of all of your actions, and doing your best to prevent those actions from having negative consequences on wildlife and the environment, you are being a responsible recreationist. Knowing that you are a guest in the wild, and in the homes of wild animals, is a great first step in curating a positive outdoor ethic.