True Stories of Bear Attacks: Who Survived and Why

ISBN: 1558686797

Author: Lapinski, Mike

Condition: New

Author and wildlife expert Mike Lapinski compiled this collection of true bear-encounter stories from throughout the western United States, British Columbia, and Alaska. Some have happy endings, some fatal; all are thrilling. But there's more to this book than a heart-pounding read. Think of these as campfire stories with a higher purpose. Mike strongly advocates the use of bear pepper spray for backpackers, rangers, anglers, hunters, photographers, anybody who hikes through bear country. Repelling and reconditioning bears saves lives, both human and bruin, he asserts. In TRUE STORIES OF BEAR ATTACKS. Mike also shares insights into bear behavior, why they attack, how to protect yourself in bear country, and thoughts on the future of the great bear in the Lower 48. Organizations such as the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the Center for Wildlife Information, National Bear Conservation, in Missoula, Montana, have expressed support for Mike's work.

• Author and wildlife expert Mike Lapinski compiled this collection | Contains true bear-encounter stories from throughout the western United States, British Columbia, and Alaska | Some have happy endings, some fatal; all are thrilling | Think of these as campfire stories with a higher purpose | Strongly advocates the use of bear pepper spray | Shares insights into bear behavior | Why they attack | How to protect yourself in bear country | Thoughts on the future of the great bear in the Lower 48