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NOLS Bear Essentials draws on NOLS' 40 years of experience leading trips in bear country, as well as the input of noted scientists who have studied bears. Learn ways to set up camp so as to not attract bears, the safest options for storing food when car camping and backpacking, and how to protect yourself while fishing and hunting. Learn how to survive seven common bear encounters, the best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears, and essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats. ... Read more

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The grizzly bear has always inspired awe in man, but the animal's true nature and character has long been shrouded in myth. Few people know grizzlies as Andy Russell does, and in Grizzly Country he shares stories from a lifetime of experience observing them, first as hunter, then as cameraman. In wonderfully engaging prose, he reveals the life cycle of this remarkable creature.

Like Farley Mowat's Never Cry Wolf, Grizzly Country opened a new way of thinking about an oft-misunderstood predator. It is a book for anyone interested in wild America. ... Read more

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Maybe the most accurate portrayal of the grizzly that has ever been written
Grizzly Country is a collection of stories of the first hand experiences of a man who lived his entire life in the wilderness with the great bears. It is a realistic view of the grizzly as he really is, not a blood and guts story of how "It's us or them" nor is it a highly emotional story about the plight of the bears, but rather a realistic view of the bear and of his past and future.

Andy Russell is a man who knows the true character of the bear and has a realistic understanding of the dangers and joys of living in bear country. This book is entertaining, very informative and at many times very humorous. The format is wonderful, it is like sitting on the porch and listening to the tales of an old man's lifetime of adventures and it's never dull or boring. From his childhood to his experiences as a hunting guide and wildlife photographer in bear country, you will sense that this is a man who knows what he's talking about.

Whether you are a hunter, an environmentalist or just a lover of the outdoors this is certain to be a wonderful addition to your collection.

A grand old classic by man with a lifetime of experience
Andy Russell grew up in grizzly country, married a young woman who hadalso grown up in grizzly, and raised a family in grizzly country. Thestories are the real thing, with all the wonder and humor that comes fromlifetimes of experience with wildlife. This book, with Frank Duqesne's NOROOM FOR BEARS, and Enos Mills' THE GRIZZLY, is a classic that belongs onthe shelf of everyone interested in the grizzly and its future in NorthAmerica.

Andy Russell's Grizzly Country blends a rich history of concernfor this bear with some gentle and telling words to the wise. He even gotahead of the scientists in some cases. For instance, biologists used toinsist that the bears living on the coast of Alaska were not the samespecies as the bears living inland. Russell wryly wrote how strange it wasto see a bear moving up one side of a mountain, and become another speciesjust by crossing the ridge and moving inland, down the other side of themountain.

Russell saw grizzlies as a child, and raised his kids aroundthe bears. He has great stories to tell, stories of humor, and depth. Thisis a very fine book, cover to cover. ... Read more

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"Alaska's Bears" is a pocket-sized guidebook to bears of Alaska and also provides entertaining armchair reading when not in bear country. Features distinctive full-color photos of Alaska's bears and helpful information on visiting the state's bear-viewing sites. ... Read more

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A very nice pocket guide
As the title suggests this is a "Pocket Guide", and contains mostly field information in a handy small book.In it you will find tidbits about each of the bears, their habitats, feeding patterns, and some information on how to observe them in the wild.All in all a very well done field guide.

key words: this is a 'pocket' book
A very nice introduction to the 3 species of bears in Alaska: polar, brown/grizzlie, and black.The book nicely describes each bear separately and has some really nice color photos.Migration/territorial patterns,future outlook of the bears, and best places to view the bears are alluseful information.However, this is a very small book, only 94 pages, andone can't help wishing for more information.This is a 'pocket' guide, soif you are only looking for cursory information in the field, this will dofine, but if you already know a bit about bears, you might want to buy amore substantial book.This book is kind of a nice trailer for a movie,but not the actual movie. ... Read more

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Each title links a wild animal to a particular continent and follows its life over the course of the year, whilst describing how it relates to the natural features of the continent. It contains cross-curricular links to geography and science. 'Trackers Guide' shows how photographers follow animals (e.g. paw prints, fur balls etc). It is suitable for less-able KS2 readers for introducing continents and landforms. ... Read more

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Of all the perils and wonders encountered by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, none so perfectly represents the enduring mystique of the western wilderness as does the grizzly bear. In this adventure-filled book, historian-naturalist Paul Schullery celebrates the expedition's rich legacy of grizzly lore in light of modern scientific knowledge and separates the legends from the even more thrilling realities. (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, illustrations) ... Read more

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Lewis & Clark among the Grizzlies
This insight into the diaries from the Lewis & Clark Explorations of the West is well written and gives a good look at the hardships and dangers the pioneers of this country faced. ... Read more

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Huge and powerful, the grizzly bear is one of the best hunters in North America. Its great sense of smell lets it find even well-hidden prey. Its brown fur blends in with the woods around it. And its speed and strength are enough to scare other predators! Learn more about this amazing hunter. ... Read more

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"There have always been bear stories, as long as there have been campfires and shadows in the night, and as long as humans have shared the earth with their fellow predators....

"Part of humankind’s enduring fascination and connection with bears lies in the similarity between us and them. Bears stand upright and their footprints resemble ours. A skinned bear looks much like a naked person. They are intelligent and independent, possessed of distinct personalities. They exemplify maternal care, discipline, and teaching, and they nurse in a sitting position. They can use a claw like a finger or two claws like chopsticks. They can travel fast and lose their tempers. They are omnivorous, and can kill and eat us, as we can kill and eat them. Resilient, brave, and defiant, the California grizzly did not go quietly."—Susan Snyder, from the Introduction

_Bear in Mind_ is the story of the California grizzly bear. Once arguably the most powerful and terrifying animal in the California landscape, he now lives in the imagination, a disembodied symbol of the romantic West. _Bear in Mind_ is also a portal into one of California’s great resources, the Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley. More than 150 images from the library’s archives and collections—newspaper illustrations from the gold rush, paintings from early scientific expeditions, photo albums, sheet music, settlers’ diaries, fruit-crate labels, and more—accompany the bear stories of Indians, explorers, vaqueros, forty-niners, and naturalists, among others. The result is a uniquely compelling natural history, a grand book worthy of its subject. ... Read more

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A great book
I absolutely enjoyed this book along with the great photographs and illustrations. It is hard to imagine that the great bear once roamed so much of California, especially in the modern day concrete jungles that sprouted from such pristine wildlife habitat. Ms. Snyder did a great job of putting together and telling the stories of this facsinating animal. Can you imagine, hiking Malibu beach and seeing grizzlies feasting on a beached whale? I was born 100 years too late. If you love grizzlies, or California history, buy this book!!!

A National Monument
While this book is as hefty as a grizzly, and costs as much as a concert ticket (granted, only an upper mezzanine seat), Bear In Mind is *the* book for my coffee table: I want to read it luxuriously, I want to pore over every written word, every detail of art and artifact in its pages. I want my Californian friends to see it. I want to get copies for their homes.This book reclaims the legacy of the grizzly, and ought to replace the bear flag as the symbol of state and national pride and humility. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1889.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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At a time when the world is taking more interest than ever in the fate of North America's grizzly bear population, two avid naturalists take us inside one of the grizzlies' most inspiring strongholds. Fortress of the Grizzlies delivers a unique perspective based on Dan and Wendy's years of respectful interaction with a community of grizzlies, challenging our ideas about this powerful, but also vulnerable creature.

Fortress of the Grizzlies highlights:
-The story of one family of bears, based on observations recorded over a ten-year period.
-New insights into how to predict and understand grizzly behaviour.
-Descriptions of individual grizzlies in the sanctuary.
-Stunning full-colour photography throughout. ... Read more

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Fortress of the Grizzlies
I looked forward to reading this book since I took a trip with the author to the Khutzeymateen several years ago. At that time Dan was talking about writing the book. I was happy to see that the bears are thriving and glad that "Lucy" is still doing well. I can't wait to return for another trip someday.
Janet

FORTRESS of the GRIZZLIES
i HAVE PURCHASED A FEW BEAR BOOKS , ABOUR BEARS AROUND THE WORLD , I THOUGHT THAT THIS BOOK IS A GOOD READ , GREAT PRICE , VERY INTERESTING , GREAT PHOTOS , AND DETAIL , CHEERS COLIN, S/WEST DEVONSHIRE UK (I AM INTERESTED IN BEARS OF THE WORLD , AND HOW WE ALL CAN SAVE THEM AND HELP THEM , ALL THE BEST , AND GOOD READING ... Read more

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Environmentalism at its worst
Karsten Heuer is an excellent writer of fiction, particularly in the way he weaves half-truths and worrisome pronouncements on the impending death of Mother Nature into his narrative.There isn't enough room in this space to debunk his jaundiced and unsubstantiated view of the natural world.Suffice it to say that anyone looking for a well researched book on the actual state of planet Earth, one that is backed up by meticulous footnotes and references to readily accessible facts, should read "The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World" by Bjorn Lomborg, a world-renowned statistician with credentials to match his acclaimed work.Walking the Big Wild Fantasy is a better title for Heuer's green musings.

Glaciers, wild animals, & personal difficulties
Walking The Big Wild: From Yellowstone To The Yukon On The Grizzly Bears' Trail by wildlife biologist and member of the Y2Y Conservation Initiative Karsten Heuer, is the expressive and panoramic saga of an incredible 3,400 kilometer hike from the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to the shores of Watson Lake in the Yukon. A captivating, descriptive, informative journey showcasing the splendor of nature and revealing its intense vulnerability to human expansion, Walking The Big Wild is a grand saga of glaciers, wild animals, personal difficulties, and great physical challenges, and very highly recommended reading for non-specialist general readers with an interest in environmental issues, nature and wildlife, and Rocky Mountain and Canadian wilderness enthusiasts. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this sub-species of brown bear. ... Read more

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Describes grizzly bears, their habits, where they live, how they defend themselves, and how they appear in human mythology and folklore. ... Read more

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Animal poems by Nick Toczek. He works as a poet, storyteller, journalist, lecturer, political researcher, novelist and stand-up comedian. His work has appeared in numerous anthologies, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, and school text books. ... Read more

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A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-one beginning readers, providing information about the physical features and behaviors of grizzly bears. Presented in large print with a word list review. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly bear and discusses some of the dangers it faces. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1909.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more