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ISBN: 978-0-7627-3953-0. Copyright 2007. Softcover. 104 pages. 33 B&W photos. 1 Map. 2 Diagrams. Dimensions 5.75" x 8.75" x .25" From the back cover: What's the best way to see bears up close and in the wild?
Where can you take the best photographs?
How do you avoid making a bear nervous and defensive? Thousands of people travel to Alaska each year specifically to view wild bears- one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities in the world. Dr. Stephen F. Stringham, a naturalist, biologist, and professional viewing guide, tells you where to find the best viewing locations, when to make your trip, and what conditions to expect. How do you know when a bear is becoming agitated and aggressive? What questions should you ask when hiring a viewing guide? And perhaps most importantly, how can you avoid disturbing the animals you're viewing? Enlivened by personal stories and Kent Fredriksson's gorgeous photographs, this invaluable resource is for anyone interested in experiencing firsthand the majesty and grace of Alaska's wild bears. Stephen F. Stringham, PhD, is director of both the Bear Communication and Coexistence Research Program and the Bear Viewing Association. He has studied bears since 1069, teaches at the University of Alaska, and is the author of Beauty Within the Beast: Kinship with Bears in the Alaska Wilderness. Table of Contents
Warning and Disclaimer
Preface
Acknowledgments Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Who's Who in the Bear World
Chapter 2: What Kind of Bear is That?
Chapter 3: How Safe is Close Viewing
Chapter 4: What Kind of Experience Do I Want? Part II: Finding Viewable Bears
Chapter 5: How to Select a Viewing Site
Chapter 6: Viewing Locations - Churchill, Manitoba, Wrangell Island, Spitsburgen Island, Interior Alaska, Coastal Alaska, Upper Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay, and Central Katmai National Park/Preserve, Shelikof Strait and the East Plank of the Alaska Peninsula, Western Flank of the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound, Wrangell-St. Elias and Kluane National Parks, Southeast Alaska, Coastal British Columbia, Interior of Southern Canada and the Contiguous U.S. Part III: Making the Most of Your Trip
Chapter 7: Choosing a Guide
Chapter 8: Travel Tips
Chapter 9: Essential Equipment and Supplies
Chapter 10: Minimizing Risk and Impact Part IV: Conclusion  |
