22 replies to this topic

[rcw]

Thanks for the pictures and the information Richard. You do an excellent job of educating us here.

[MaizeEagle]

I enjoy your photos and your knowledge of wildlife.

[dianeh85]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! You must be so thrilled when you get these kind of shots. They are such wild, powerful creatures!

[jflo]

hahn23, on 29 July 2010 - 07:05 AM, said:

I think the full time residents here understand the importance of bear proof garbage container management. While I love the influx of tourists in July and August, they don't comprehend. Not only do they leave their garbage outside the house, the tourists are the first to call the CDOW to report a bear raid. The CDOW has a different philosophy (game management) than mine (balance in nature).

25 years ago, there were no bears in RMNP. Today, the park's official statement is "25 bears". That's an out-of-date number. The bears are doing well. These are the weeks of many berries. Plant roots, grubs and ants are very available. The apple trees will produce fruits soon. Still, the HB feeders and bird seed feeders offer an easy meal for the bears. The bears are not the problem. It's the people who have encroached on the wilderness. It's the people who need to be trained.

When the wolves migrate into RMNP from Yellowstone, I'll be an activist in support of the re-establishment of the wolf population in RMNP. The CDOW will be on the other side of the fight.

Took the words out of my mouth!! It will be an awesome day to see wolves in RMNP again!!

btw... Sweet Pics Richard!!!

Edited by jflo, 29 July 2010 - 03:05 PM.

[gograce17]

What a sight to see Richard, great shots!

[mistylady]

Amazing shots, Richard. I would have loved to have seen such a sight first hand. That is one very handsome family. Hope Mom keeps the cubs safe and away from town. I have never seen a bear with 3 cubs before - only 1 or 2. Fantastic! P.S. I want the wolves, too!

[hahn23]

Here's the final edited version, which will go into the gallery and into online contests:

[jflo]

That is a super awesome capture mate!!! You shall be rewarded greatly!!