A return trip to the upper Kenai River’s edge provided excitement other than the surge of reds (sockeye salmon) attempting to out-muscle rod and reel. Patiently fishing the clear flowing turquoise water we were amazed and entertained by the appearance of a large male brown bear fishing for a breakfast of salmon and eggs on the opposite shoreline. At mid-day a mother brown bear with 2 first year cubs crossed the river in our direction a short distance downriver. Late in the day a male brown bear made a silent appearance without the comfort of distance between us. Suddenly appearing from behind the furry dark brown figure was edged in blonde by a lowered sun shinning from behind. The symbol of Alaska’s wild approached our fishing location apparently smelling fish on stringers in the water near our feet. The contemplative bear, however, seemed as nervous as the few of us who momentarily were uncertain of a cherished memory outcome. Our good fortune was that the seemingly transient male was also a guest to that location. The local resident bear would have been much more aggressive considering the opportunity of fast food delivery laying near our feet. – Doug
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