Bears I Have Met—and Others

A lively collection of wilderness anecdotes, this book brings readers into the rugged world of the Pacific Coast’s great bears. The author, a seasoned hunter and fisherman, shares stories gathered over twenty‑five years of wandering the forests and mountains, blending hard‑won facts with the tall tales that naturally grow around campfires. From the formidable California grizzly’s daring encounters to quieter moments of bears foraging for acorns, each vignette captures the animal’s surprising blend of power, caution and unexpected humor.

Beyond the thrilling chases, the narratives explore how folklore has painted bears as monstrous foes, often exaggerating their appetite for humans. By juxtaposing myth with observation, the author invites listeners to reconsider these iconic creatures, revealing their true temperaments and the peculiar ways they mirror the hunters who track them. The result is an entertaining, thoughtful portrait of a species that has long haunted—and fascinated—those who roam the wild frontier.