Zac Mills
Hello from deep in bear country. We’re out here in remote coastal Alaska this week, living among wild bears and telling their story. Today alone, we spent time with over 20 different bears—from playful spring cubs and devoted mothers to massive, battle-scarred males. We watched them graze on sedge meadows, dig for clams, and fish for flounder in the tide. As a professional bear guide who’s had thousands of respectful encounters with wild bears, I can tell you: every single day is different. Every day is humbling. These animals are intelligent, social, and deeply misunderstood. Today, the Alaska Board of Game held a critical meeting on the proposed aerial gunning program targeting bears by ADFG. I strongly oppose it—for its lack of science, ethical failure, and waste of taxpayer money. The meeting will continue tomorrow. To everyone who spoke up, submitted comments, and stood with Alaska’s bears—thank you. Your voices matter. No matter the outcome, we will continue. We’ll keep speaking out, keep telling the truth from the field, and keep fighting for wild places and the incredible animals that call them home. Let’s be the change. #BearGuide #WildAlaska #KatmaiNationalPark #AlaskaBears #BrownBears #WildlifePhotography #BearViewing #RespectTheWild #WildlifeConservation #StopAerialGunning #SaveBears #BearsOfInstagram #NaturePhotography #BearCamp #BearWatching #KatmaiBears #ConservationMatters #BeTheChange #WildlifeGuide #RemoteAlaska #WildlifeEducation #BearBehavior #ProtectWildlife #EcoTourism #NatureStorytelling #WildlifeTruth #natgeo #yourshotphotographer #nationalgeographic #natgeowild
4天前
Thank you for raising awareness about what the Board off Game is about to approve.
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Your work is truly inspiring! Not only are your photos and videos of bears breathtaking, but your advocacy for these incredible animals is deeply moving. Thank you for using your talent and voice to protect and celebrate them. What an incredible human you are, and what a gift to the world of wildlife! 🐻
4天前
Agreed! Well said. Hopefully fish and game gets over it. Tired of them trying to kill bears. 😭 Bears are one of the reasons I moved here to begin with. 🥹
4天前
Hello bro.... Everything is good 😍😍😍😍😍😍
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The best place I have ever visited! #fightforthebears 🐻
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What is their reason for this?
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Love the vid.
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