Author and wildlife expert Mike Lapinski compiled this collection of
true bear-encounter stories from throughout the western United States,
British Columbia, and Alaska. Some have happy endings, some fatal; all
are thrilling. But there's more to this book than a heart-pounding read.
Think of these as campfire stories with a higher purpose. Mike strongly
advocates the use of bear pepper spray for backpackers, rangers,
anglers, hunters, photographers, anybody who hikes through bear country.
Repelling and reconditioning bears saves lives, both human and bruin, he
asserts. In TRUE STORIES OF BEAR ATTACKS. Mike also shares insights into
bear behavior, why they attack, how to protect yourself in bear country,
and thoughts on the future of the great bear in the Lower 48.
Organizations such as the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the Center for
Wildlife Information, National Bear Conservation, in Missoula, Montana,
have expressed support for Mike's work.