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A Historic Grizzly... Indians also paid respect to the great bears because they shared both living quarters and food together. The Indians gave the grizzly enough space because of vicious encounters that proved to be most unpleasant. In fact, the grizzly had such respect by the Kootenai Indians that they conducted a ceremony to safeguard themselves from bear attacks. One can only imagine that this particular tribe had their problems with the great bears. The Blackfeet called the grizzly the "real bear," as they called the sacred buffalo the "real meat." This showed the outsider that the Blackfeet had great respect for the bears. I believe it was the Modoc Indians who said, "The grizzly even scared God away." Reckon they had a healthy fear of the great bears.
A Historic Grizzly... The bear was more nocturnal in its killings, especially around ranch buildings. Normally the wiser, older grizzly tend to stay away from the daylight hours because of the dangers inherent with man. This grizzly seemed to be coy and cunning near people, but feed indiscriminately during daylight hours when and where there was no threat. She was behaving like an old experienced grizzly!
A Historic Grizzly... Roscoe, a man I know who managed the St. Mary's Lodge at St. Mary's Montana was walking a high mountain trail in Glacier National Park with two lady friends. One of the ladies stayed behind to take pictures while Roscoe and the other lady continued their sightseeing adventure. The two of them rounded a corner on the trail, when out of nowhere a grizzly knocked Roscoe down and began to throw him around like a rag doll. He told me that he was helpless. As the bear was mauling him the lady ran to a tree and began to ascend. By doing this she actually saved Roscoe, because the bear left him in his blood and torn body and sprinted for the tree. The grizzly reached up near ten feet and grabbed the lady by her gastrocnemius muscle ( calf ) and jerked her out of the tree. While doing so, the bear had folded the muscle over her ankle! As she lay there in pain and shock, the bear just sniffed her and turned and walked off. Apparently the mood swing was over. Roscoe, who is a larger person, perhaps two hundred and fifty pounds with a six foot four inch frame, told me the bear was no bigger than him, yet threw him around with very little effort! What strength!
A Historic Grizzly... Years past I read that the inland grizzly is the most respected by those who have hunted the four most feared bears. That list includes the Alaskan brown, polar, Russian brown, and the inland grizzly, ( which is the classification of the east slope grizzlies ). It is very interesting that the inland grizzly would be placed above the other three since it is generally the smallest of the cousins. When a person considers its total package of characteristics it makes sense. Those characteristics consist of temperament, speed, power, strength, intelligence, quickness, boldness, resilience, unpredictability, cunning and craftiness, wariness and finally a sixth sense. Not that the other three bears lack any of these, but it seems the interior grizzlies rely on their package more. Consequently, these bears are considered formidable foes.
A Historic Grizzly... The great bear's temperament can come across in such a way that it may fight or flee in an instant. Often it will bluff charge or it might charge and not bluff. One just never knows, because its temperament can change.
...On another occasion I watched a grizzly walk undisturbed and then for no apparent reason quickly tear into some sapling trees to shred them. Why the outburst in such short order? This type of temperament makes the great inland grizzlies very unpredictable and dangerous.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/plumas/new...PRD3846419
I discovered this story at the shaggygod forum by Warsaw. One of the park ranger's advise statements I had never thought of, "never sleep in the clothes you cooked in." Makes sense. Pictured is a metal dumpster bent by the incredible strength of a bear.  *This image is copyright of its original author
This morning, I watched "Wild Japan - Island on the Edge." The Hokkaido brown bear lives his life every day ( when not in hibernation ) in close proximity with people. The bears and the people appear to share very little fear of each other and appear to have a mutual respect and tolerance. A mature male can weigh well above 600 pounds.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/rp.../21283183/
Charley Russell - http://crowfootmedia.com/2016/03/26/thre...e-russell/
Nature is our greatest teacher. Charlie Russell learned this over a lifetime, as a child on his father’s ranch just outside of Waterton Lakes National Park, as a rancher himself, an eco-tourism leader in British Columbia and, most famously, living among grizzly bears in Russia. Sky England interviews Russell, now 74, about his life’s work and what the natural world has taught him.
Grizzly bears and trains - http://www.rmoutlook.com/article/Concern...M.facebook
Conservationists fear it's just a matter of time before a grizzly bear is struck and killed on the train tracks in Banff National Park after learning Canadian Pacific Railway has not had its vacuum truck out to clear spilled grain this spring. Instead, the railway giant has been using a large train-mounted blower to remove grain from between the rails during the colder months when the vacuum truck is less effective – but conservationists say the tracks have been clear of snow for quite some time now. They say bear 122, a large dominant male grizzly bear known affectionately as The Boss, has regularly been seen wandering along the train tracks in Banff National Park where there's spilled grain. “This idea that you can remove grain from between the rails and simply blow it out into the park is absurd and it represents a step back to the CPR dark ages, which is really disappointing,” said Jim Pissot, executive director of WildCanada Alliance. “The Boss is always the first one out and he's on the tracks. People are furious enough when cubs and other bears have been killed on the tracks, but if this iconic bear was to lose his life to the railway, it would be totally unacceptable.” In a note sent to Pissot, Banff resource conservation manager Bill Hunt said Parks has clearly communicated with CP that they prefer spilled grain be collected and removed with the vacuum truck as much as possible given the conditions, rather than blowing it off the rails. “The latter solution does not remove the attractant, but simply moves it to a potentially safer location for wildlife,” wrote Hunt in the note to Pissot. A total of 14 grizzlies have died on the railway tracks in Banff and Yoho since 2000. Another 11 grizzly bears have been killed on highways in the national parks over the same time period. Parks Canada and CP teamed up on a five-year joint action plan try to reduce the number of bear deaths on the railway line through Banff and Yoho national parks. The results are not expected to be made public until the fall. As part of the action plan, Canadian Pacific contributed $1 million to support various research projects to improve understanding of the causes of bear-train collisions, other than solely spilled grain. The work has included studying the movements of grizzly bears through GPS collaring and considering the use of prescribed fire to create better habitat to draw bears away from the tracks. Among other things, researchers have also been looking at the potential of fencing select hot spot sections of the railway line, using a combination of electrified mats to prevent animals from entering the fence opening with electric fences. Pissot said CP has fixed the most serious leaking hopper cars and did commit to the five-year action plan, but he said evidence shows grain continues to be spilled along the tracks in the parks. “Spilled grain continues to be a problem,” he said, noting it attracts wildlife such as bears, especially in spring when hungry bears just out of the den are searching for any sign of food. Canadian Pacific did not grant an interview or answer questions on when they expect to have the vacuum truck out in the parks, but instead sent an emailed statement. “CP is well positioned to manage and mitigate risk to local bear populations in coordination with Parks Canada,” wrote spokeswoman Salem Woodrow. “CP's preferred approach is to use a vacuum truck when circumstances allow and will deploy it as required.” Parks Canada also provided a statement with little information, noting removal of the grain with a vacuum truck is the preferred method when conditions permit. “Parks Canada encourages any member of the public who notices grain spills to contact Banff Dispatch (403-760-1470) with the location so that we can work to remedy the situation,” said Parks Canada spokesperson Christina Tricomi in the statement.  *This image is copyright of its original author
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/alask...d-38499217
University Professor Mauled by a Brown Bear While Teaching
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/new...85191.html
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Bart the Bear and Bart Jr.
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