Colorado author Linda Masterson dispels myths, replaces fear with respect, and lays the foundation for improving human-black bear relations with an inside look at the fascinating world of these highly intelligent, adaptable and resourceful animals found in 41 U.S. states and every province in Canada. With over 900,000 black bears roaming North America today, people from Florida to British Columbia are encountering bears more often, and as a result, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. This guidebook to life in bear country is packed with a wealth of useful and often surprising information, and down-to-earth advice from bear experts all over the continent, along with real-life stories from wildlife managers, organizations and communities who've discovered creative, workable ways for people and bears to share space. - Understanding Black Bears and Their Behavior - Bear-Proofing Your Home - Safe Trash Stashing - Hiking, Camping & Playing in Bear Country - Birdfeeding, Bee-Keeping in Bear Country - Gardening, Orchards & Farming in Bear Country - Bear Behavior Modification - Avoiding Encounters & Attacks - Appendix: bear organizations, volunteer groups, state agencies, resources and index Case Studies from National Parks, wildlife sanctuaries and communities in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Washington, Nevada, California, Minnesota and Canada.
HAMMING IT UP IN PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS Bill Perrin is a retired Porkies ranger . In April of 1992 he told me a few of his park bear tales from back in the 1960's . On one occasion , a lady camped at the Union Bay modern campground decided ...
Snow went to the National Park Service archives, collected more than 100 years' worth of hair-raising stories, and tells the stories of those involved in the more deadly incidents.
"And equally amazing are the heroics and seemingly superhuman efforts of those around the victims."Bear Attacks of the Century gathers together these stories of courage, chronicling the most horrific encounters between bears and people.
People too often portray the grizzly as a vicious killer or as Winnie the Pooh when neither case is true. Sometimes grizzlies kill people, and in exceptionally rare cases they...
Chomp, Chomp, Chomp: How I Survived a Bear Attack and Other Cautionary Tales
Cody McAlister, a 32-year-old Atlanta attorney, had everything: his dream job, a healthy bank account, and a beautiful wife.
Discusses reasons why bears attack, gives tips on how to avoid bear attacks, and relates stories about such attacks.
Readers learn of actual human-bear encounters, information about bears, survival strategies, and attack statistics.
Discusses reasons why bears attack, gives tips on how to avoid bear attacks, and relates stories about such attacks.
Discusses reasons why bears attack and relates stories about such attacks.