Lake Clark National Park is a treasured Alaskan wilderness, renowned for its pristine beauty and abundant wildlife. However, the proposed easements for the Johnson Tract pose a significant threat to this irreplaceable ecosystem.

A Roaring Return: Grizzly Bears Set to Make a Majestic Comeback in the Northern Cascade Ecosystem

In the spring of 2023, the iconic grizzly bear known as 399 emerged from her winter hibernation in Grand Teton National Park with a new addition to her family: a single cub.

The proposed delisting of grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems is making headlines as the US Fish and Wildlife Service launched a 12-month study to determine if these bears no longer need protecting. If delisted, the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho have stated intentions of implementing a grizzly bear hunt.

Board members Kate and Adam recently joined our friends on the Wild and Exposed podcast to catch up and chat about the Cleaned Up campaign and future endeavors.

Bear safety and education on the Alaskan Highway

One of our board members recently moved from a town that required (and the local trash company provided) bear-resistant trash cans to a town that doesn’t. Here is his experience.

There’s no secret that we love bears. We love seeing bears, we love photographing/filming bears, and we love reading about bears. Here are a few of my favorite bear books that you might enjoy as well.

Many people enjoy spending time in nature as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Research has even shown that spending time in nature has been associated with decreased levels of mental illness. The wilderness has always been an escape for me, but I didn't realize how valuable that reprieve was until a couple of years ago.

We are excited to see the increased demand, and hope that others will embrace the “Cleaned Up For the Love of Bears” way of living.

Unsecured food sources, such as trash cans, pet food, or livestock feed are encouraging bears to visit backyards, increasing human- bear conflicts and bear euthanizations.

We may be led to believe human-bear conflicts are defined by a bear attack or sign of aggression. However, in reality, a conflict can be many seemingly benign things that result in action against bears.

You can make a difference in wildlife conservation, and it is critically important that you do. From actions that only take a minute of your time to volunteering your time or making financial contributions, there are many ways you can help make a difference. 

We have several goals at For The Love Of Bears, but our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to own lodges and conservation land in key locations where individuals can have a transformational encounter with wild bears…

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Through photography we aim to connect individuals with the captivating lives of wild bears…

We are in the process of working with regional Fish Wildlife and Parks to film and provide several new bear aware training videos for distribution in 2021…