Grizzly bears, Yukon Territory, Canada.
Hey Folks,
Well, here’s a quick follow up. Ron inspired this post with his bear photos from his trip into the Yukon and BC. I shot these bears along the Alcan highway on my way north this summer. I sat in the vehicle, and shot out the window, so I allowed myself to get pretty close. The bears were very tolerant if I moved slowly, didn’t make a lot of noise and was generally respectful towards them. Other travellers stopped, and generally did the same, so we all had a nice time. However, some folks just amaze me.
This one guy drives by, screeches to a halt, backs up, looks at the bears for a while, opens his vehicle door, steps out, walks towards the bears (there were 3, these 2 and another cub), and starts taking pictures. I’m thinking “now this is crazy!” .. but I didn’t say anything .. the bears pretty much ignored him, at first. Then they started showing a little more interest, and I leaned out my window and said “hey man, if I were you, I’d hop back in the car. Those bears can move pretty fast, and it’s not worth messing around near them.”
He goes: “Ya think so?”
I said “yeah, you might wanna get back in your truck”.
He says “OK. I wonder momma bear is.”
I shook my head, once, twice, and then said “yeah, I have no idea. You better get back in your truck, sir”.
Fortunately, he did, and all was well. I do love a happy ending.
Cheers
Carl
PS - Here’s another photo of one of the cubs:
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July 18th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Awwwh, c’mon man- they are big, cute, cuddly teddybears and you had to ruin that guy giving them a big hug.
July 18th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Hey Mark
I don’t think I ruined his day as much as the bears may have, had he bothered them any longer.
Cheers
Carl
July 19th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Hey Carl,
It sure is great to be able to watch these guys from the comfort and safety of a vehicle - well at least if you are smart! Cool shots, especially with the flowers.
Ron
July 22nd, 2007 at 4:39 pm
He probably hasn’t seen Grizzly Man on DVD yet
Stay safe!
August 19th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
The pictures are fabulous and thanks for sharing them but be careful my friend!
In reference to a comment made here about “Grizzlies” being cute and cuddly I can only remind you of their unpredictable nature with one name, Timonthy Treadwell…
October 28th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Super shots!! Well done !