Transportation at Bear Viewing Sites
Get my feet wet?  Mom, you’ve got to be kidding.  
(c) 2003  K. Fredrikkson




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Suitable equipment and sources of supply are discussed below.



TRAVEL WITHIN A VIEWING AREA

   Katmai Coastal Bear Tours ferries viewers along the coast of the Alaska Peninsula, from one viewing site to the next.  Clients travel by skiff from boat to shore, then hike a short distance to each viewing site. 

   A viewing “area” is a region where you can reasonably expect to find viewable bears.  This area may or may not contain regular viewing sites, such as a waterfall along a river where bears concentrate to fish, or a particular beach where they commonly dig clams during low tide.

    Some viewing areas may be traversed by skiff or drift-boat.  In others, where motors are not allowed, you might utilize a canoe, kayak or raft.  Most commonly, however, you may have to hike up to a few miles, perhaps from where your plane or boat docks.  Hikes commonly require you to wade streams; so be sure that your guide or tour company supplies hip- or chest-waders; or bring your own (see Protective Clothing   for BVA’s recommendations).  












           





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