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Experience the
thrill of a lifetime watching grizzly bears catch salmon on the spawning
channels of a BC coastal stream. These coastal grizzlies, also called
brown or Kodiak bears in Alaska, are up to 400 lbs heavier than their
interior relatives because of the abundant salmon. |
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Fall is when the bears need to pile
on fat for winter hibernation. Grizzlies are drawn to the
river by the smell of fish. In Knight Inlet they come over the mountain
passes and swim the inlets following their noses. |
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Every bear has its own preferred
fishing technique. Some like to stand in a riffle and pounce
when an unsuspecting salmon goes by. Other bears run around
trying to corner salmon against the bank.
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The big bears hog
the hot spots, growling off any newcomers. There is plenty of fish, but
grizzly bears get annoyed when another bear approaches.
Bears
fight, but they have evolved ways not to get hurt, like this couple
dancing the salsa:
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When big boars are around, the
cubs stay close to Mom.
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Other bears use less energy, they
snorkel along at a leisurely pace, snatching up remains of
fish that other bears have partly eaten. As you watch the grizzlies fish, wrestle and frolic
your guide will interpret their behavior. |
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Bald eagles are
everywhere, waiting for their chance to swoop down on fish
scrapes. Bring lots of
film. There's lots of action. |
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Tide Rip Tours offers
the only day trips by water taxi
from Telegraph Cove to see the grizzlies in the land of the Da'Naxda'xw First Nations
in Knight Inlet. We have BC Wildlife Branch
tenured access to the Glendale Spawning Channel bear viewing
area.
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The salmon make it all possible.
Read about the Glendale Spawning Channel clean-up 2007 at
www.wildbcsalmon.ca
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Enjoy a great lunch
amidst the splendor of Knight Inlet. No, the cubs to the right can have their fish.... we will
bring our own lunch. Tours depart 7am, return 4pm.
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*Check
Frequently Asked Questions...
Please, we do not
take pregnant women nor people with back or neck problems.
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Grizzly
Bear Fishing
Video Clip.
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CA$360
+ 5%GST pp
