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Up Close and Personal with Alaskan Grizzly Bears

Published August 30, 2010
Drew Tapley, Managing Editor & Writer

The northern U.S state of Alaska is more than a remote icebox of the Arctic Circle and the largest state of America. This is especially true for those interested in bear watching—seeing wild Alaskan grizzly bears in their natural habitat. These huge, beautiful, often misunderstood and underestimated animals roam the great white northern regions; and if the grizzly bear is your creature of choice, then timing and positioning are key to bear watching from a safe yet intimate distance. In the fishing season of southern Alaska, in the town of Seward, grizzly bears come down from the alpine tree line to feed on the abundant sockeye river salmon. Towards the end of the season, the fish are tired and an easy catch—which is perfect for ...

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