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Extra Day Grizzly Viewing vs Platform Viewing

After August 25 we view the grizzly bears in Knight Inlet from elevated viewing platforms.  This is usually an extremely productive spot and because of the platforms guests are often able to get reasonably close to the bears.   On a 4 night trip we also explore another river system by truck and on foot.  We stick together as a group and with a little work and strategy are often able to find these familiar Grizzlies feeding along the river.  Platforms are great for viewing bears, but nothing compares with finding a bear on foot in a safe environment and viewing him at “his level”.  The first picture shows a bear on the extra day trip (taken by Felix Rome) and the second is a bear underneath the Knight Inlet viewing platform.

 

grizzly watching knight

 

 

Grizzly Bears are “Fussy Eaters”

The coastal grizzly bears rely on salmon to put on the pounds required for hibernation.  In the height on salmon season a adult Grizzly Bear can consume over 20,000 calories per day.  Early in the season the bears are not particular and will eat whatever they can catch or steal.  As the season progresses, however some of the better fed bears will become particular and selectively eat the best bits.  The roe (salmon eggs) are the most nutrient rich portion of the fish.  This bear is extracting the eggs and leaving the rest of the fish for hungrier bears or birds to finish up at a later time.

grizzly fish eggs

 

Still Evening Scene

This summer we were fortunate to have a photography student stay with us at the lodge.  He spent a lot of time at our wild river where we conduct our extra day trip.  He was Trapper Rick’s assistant helping him search for Grizzly Bears looking for salmon along the river.  Felix’s accommodation there may have been basic (just a tent), but he definitely had a million dollar view.  You can see some of his pics here felixrome.smugmug.com/ and we will be featuring many of them on the blog.

knight inlet
view of the sound

Land Transport to Rick’s Cabin 11 of 20

trapeers ATVWild river salmon fishingOnce we arrive at the dock and meet Trapper Rick there is a twenty minute ride to the river crossing to Rick’s cabin. This may mean a truck or ATV and as you can see by the happy smiles on the ATV this was a good choice. Once we arrive at and cross the river there is a short walk to Rick’s cabin. Just below the cabin falls is a good location for those who are interested in fishing on the river. Or photography – see tomorrows….