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Take a look at the posturing of
this bear before she charged me,
which is a good representation
of a bear in a defensive mode.
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is a thrilling and rewarding experience.
Notes: From Alaska The presence of bears is not necessarily a
Nothing will guarantee your safety in bear problem or a threat to your safety. However,
country, but knowledge of bears and proper it is important to remember that bears are
behavior greatly reduce your risk. Most bears wild animals and deserve our respect. Don’t
tend to be wary of humans and often will do ever take bear selfies, the U.S. Forest Service
anything to avoid them. advises. Warning information is on their
If you see a bear that is far away or he website advising people on how to practice
doesn’t see you, turn around and go back or safe bear behavior.
circle far around. Don’t disturb it. If a bear is charging, remember that almost
Please remember that seeing a bear
all charges are “bluff charges”. DO NOT RUN!
As publisher of Travel Guide, I have decided to share this special page with these first-time-ever
video QR codes developed into this story. Now you can experience the action that I experience, see
what I see through the lens of my camera in four different video clips of Bear Viewing in Alaska. Enjoy!
Scott Graber. Publisher

Alaska Bears Bears of Katmai
Brown of Kodiak and its
Bears Alaska Alaska Bears

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