True Stories of Bear Attacks: Who Survived and Why
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....
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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.
Maps4Preface7Acknowledgments12Chapter 1Bear Troubles15Chapter 2Why Bears Attack24Chapter 3How I Learned to Love Bear Pepper Spray40Chapter 4The Remarkable Story of Bear-Deterrent Spray52Chapter 5When Bear Pepper Spray Fails74Chapter 6Tougher Than a Speeding Bullet94Chapter 7Hunting Guides and Bears111Chapter 8Bowhunters and Bears123Chapter 9Photographers and Bears138Chapter 10Recreationists and Bears157Chapter 11Anglers and Bears175Chapter 12Park Rangers and Bears187Chapter 13Stopping Other Large Predators203Chapter 14The Return of the Great Bear212For More Information222
