Friday, February 1, 2019

Best Alaska Brown Bear Viewing Areas

By Roger Hughes


Viewing animals from afar can be exciting when part of a safari. Whereas, there are other times when individuals prefer a close up view. In the case of Alaska brown bear viewing, individuals can have it both ways. For, some of the most beautiful spots for viewing black, brown and grizzly bears are located in the state.

If interested in visiting these areas, it is possible to take a boat or airplane ride to the area. While this is the case, it is important to plan a trip which will align with the best viewing dates. In most cases, areas in which salmon and other fish spawn are most likely going to have the most bear populations.

One area in which there is a rather large bear population in Summer is that of Chinitna Bay. For, the bears are often active when moving between different areas to find food. Whereas, shellfish, salmon and beach grasses also attract bears on a regular basis. Whether flying in for the night, or just a day trip, it should be noted that bear viewing is on foot with towed trailers and ATVs available in areas with longer distances between areas.

Some of the best viewing takes place at Redoubt Bay with an expert guide on a covered boat. While Brook Falls and Katmai National Park often offers the best view during mid-Summer months. In fact, fisher bears tend to frequent Brook Falls to snap fish atop the bountiful waterfalls in the area.

While it can often be hard to win a spot in the lottery, McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is an extremely popular place to view bears. In fact, it is so popular that the area is heavily controlled, with visitors selected by a lottery in order to protect the area. As such, individuals and families interested in visiting the area need to contact the location for more information.

If individuals still need assistance on picking a spot for this type of trip, contacting a professional in the area is often advised. In addition, as bears are everywhere in Alaska, there's a chance to spot them on a number of different type of trips such as day cruises, ATV rides and flightseeing tours. While this is the case, these activities do not guarantee that individuals will see brown, back or grizzlies which are known to roam the state.

While seeing wildlife can never really be guaranteed, there are some places in which bears can always be viewed. These include the Alaska Zoo and the Alaska Conservation Center. Both the zoo and conservation center house different species of bears including brown bears as well as a few polar bears.

When planning on taking such a trip, there are several options. One of which is booking an Alaskan cruise, or flying into the area and visiting various areas by tour busy, rental car or other transportation. In all cases, it is important to inquire as to activities are included in package deals in order to properly budget for this type of trip.




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