“Once Upon Alaska” 17th Spread…Image 2876

I shot this image of a bear at the spit viewing area at Pack Creek. I call this image the “Polite Bear”. After 40 plus years of being around people and being raised in a protected area that does not allow hunting, the bears have become accustomed to people in Pack Creek. The bears can roam freely, but the humans are confined to the approximate 10×30 foot spit viewing area. The bears seem to understand the ground rules and will only come “so close”. Thanks for visiting.