Welcome to the Website companion to the new book
Want to watch bears? Want to know where and when they can be found? Want to know how to watch them at photographic range without being attacked, and without disturbing the bruins? If so, you aren’t alone. Bear viewing is one of the fastest growing forms of ecotourism in North America, especially on the Pacific coasts of Alaska, Kamchatka and British Columbia. In response to that rising interest and demand for information on viewing opportunities and techniques, this book documents enough insights to meet the needs of every viewer,from the most casual to the most dedicated. These insights come from decades of Dr. Stringham’s personal experience watching bears from Maine to Oregon, and southern California to northern Alaska. Dr. Stringham has watched bears (and other wildlife) for recreation, for his livelihood as a guide, for science, and for filming. Insights he learned on the job have been combined with wisdom drawn from a host of other viewing guides, viewers and wildlife biologists. Insights of broad interest to viewers are packed into five books and two videos that are -- or will soon be -- available for purchase. The Bear Viewing Association (BVA) hosts this and other websites (see the multi-colored menu bar at the top of this page) to provide additional information, especially on issues that require frequent updating. They also provide a wealth of color photos by BVA members, as well as features that books can’t, including audio/video clips and a blog where members can describe their viewing experiences, concerns or ideas. Want to comment on bears, bear viewing, or bear safety -- visit BVA blogs  (Want to join BVA? Visit their home site  and fill out a membership application).    Websites and contents (c) 1972-2006 S. Stringham unless otherwise attributed. ../Viewer%20Comments%20and%20Photos/Submission%20Policy/Submission%20Policy.htmlhttp://web.mac.com/gobearviewing/iweb/gobearviewing/Home.htmlAdventure%20Tips.html
 
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