Safe Bear Viewing in Alaska
Discover the best spots and times to safely observe bears in their natural habitat. Our guides help you enjoy bear photography without disturbing these magnificent creatures. Join us in promoting responsible wildlife viewing.
Bears: Viewing, Safety & Legal Services
Bear Safety Workshops
4 hr course: $50/person, $300 minimum
8 hr course: $100/person, $500 minimum
Stay safe while hiking, camping, fishing, picking berries, and other outdoor recreation or work in bear country. Master skills for avoiding unwanted bear encounters, and for coping with encounters that you can't or won't avoid. Learn how to recognize a bear's mood and intentions -- how to calm a defensive bear and win its trust, or how to discourage a offensive bear -- be it a bully trying to scare you into surrendering food, or a predatory bear looking at you as food.
Course taught by Dr. Stephen Stringham, expert on bear behavior and bear-human interactions -- author of numerous books including two safety manuals (a) ALASKA BEAR SAFETY MANUAL, and (b) WHEN BEARS WHISPER, DO YOU LISTEN?
Bear Naturalist Viewing Guide - Training & Certification
Training: $500 + expenses
Certification
Field exam $1000
Written exam: $200
Train to become a bear viewing guide. Become qualified for exciting, well paid, adventurous jobs helping folks from all over the world experience the magic of these magnificent creatures. Learn how to keep your clients safe, happy and successful, while abiding by BVA's 10 Golden Rules of Bear Viewing.
Bear litigation -- expert witnessing
$300 initial consultation
$400/hr expert witnessing
Are you being sued because of an incident involving a bear? Are you suing someone else, for instance due to their actions that led to you being injured by a bear? Are you trying to stop, modify, or promote an activity that could adversely impact bears?
If so, perhaps we can help. Dr. Stringham has been serving as a consultant and expert witness since 1986 in a wide variety of cases. He has testified in State and Federal hearings and before Congressional sub-commities, critiqued opposition testimony, guided attorneys in cross-examination of opposition witnesses, conducted cross-examination, prepared preflile testimony, analyzed statutes and court decisions, done scholarly and scientific research to put his case on a rock solid factual foundation.
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Expert Bear Viewing in Alaska with the Bear Viewing Association
Our Expertise in Bear Viewing
At the Bear Viewing Association, we specialize in providing comprehensive, reliable information on bear viewing opportunities throughout Alaska. Our team of wildlife experts and local guides have extensive knowledge of bear behavior and habitats, ensuring that our information is accurate and up-to-date. We focus on promoting safe and respectful wildlife observation practices that protect both the bears and the viewers.
Our Services
We collect, integrate, and publish detailed data on where and when to view bears at photographic range without causing them stress or harm. Our resources include interactive maps, seasonal viewing guides, and best practice tips for photographers and nature enthusiasts. We also offer personalized consultation services for travelers planning bear viewing excursions, helping them to choose the optimal locations and times to maximize their experience while maintaining safety and conservation standards.
Why Choose Us?
The Bear Viewing Association stands out due to our commitment to ethical wildlife tourism and conservation. We prioritize the well-being of bears by promoting non-intrusive viewing methods and educating the public about responsible wildlife interaction. Our unique integration of scientific knowledge, local expertise, and user-friendly information platforms makes us the trusted source for bear viewing in Alaska. Join us in celebrating and protecting Alaska’s magnificent bear populations through safe and memorable viewing experiences.
Contact Us
At mile 88 on the Stirling Hwy, turn on to St Theresa Rd., Foilow 2 miles untll it dead-ends on Fanny Mae where you turn right. Go 1/4 mile, where upon road turns left 90 deg. Go another 1/4 to Alma Ave, turn right and go down 150 yards. Driveway on right.