Stephen Frank Stringham

An innocent act of kindness turns a bear into a dangerous marauder and when she is killed she leaves her three cubs without a mother. Stephen Stringham and his new bride decided to raise these three orphan cubs in the Alaska wilderness. Together, they taught Ontak, Chrislee, and Jonjoanak about whic...

When Bril frees a trapped grizzly bear, she never dreams of all the adventures they’ll share or that it will lead her to a fortune in gold. Nor does the O’Shea gang expect that robbing her is like Goliath provoking David. They are grown men with guns, skilled in violence. She is just a girl without ...

Do bears fascinate you? Would you like to watch them up close and personal without getting mauled or having to kill the bear? One key to safety and cooperation is negotiation which is what this book teaches, based on 10,000+ successful encounters by biologist, viewing guide and "bear whisperer" Step...

With almost 50,000 visitors traveling north every year to photograph and study bruins, bear viewing is perhaps Alaska's fastest growing tourist industry. Bear Viewing in Alaska is the only title specifically tailored to the unique needs of this demographic. With chapters devoted to the best places t...

A must have reference for anyone likely to meet a bear, whether in the backyard or in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness. Thrilling and sometimes humorous close encounter stories illustrate the book's sage advice on avoiding close bear encounters or coping with them. This is the most thorough guid...