Don’t Look Away. THIS is a depiction of what aerial slaughter looks like. This image is painful. It hurts to see. A mother bear stands over the lifeless bodies of her cubs, blood soaking into the earth — while a helicopter hovers overhead with state officials ready to kill. This is not a distant tragedy. This is Alaska. This is real. And starting now, this scene will repeat — again and again — because it’s been approved by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. They voted 6 to 0 to allow this horror to unfold across the Alaskan wilderness. From the air — families like this will be hunted. Mothers shot. Cubs killed. Lives ended before they’ve even begun. And we’re told it’s “management.” That it’s “necessary.” No. This isn’t management. This is massacre. 🐻 Call on Alaska’s Leaders to Stop the Slaughter We’re asking every Alaskan and every person who cares about wildlife to take action today. 📣 Call out the Alaska Dept of Fish & Game @adfg.official 📣 Reach out to your state legislators. 📣 Contact Governor Mike Dunleavy (@govdunleavy). 📣 Message U.S. Representative Mary Peltola (@marypeltola). Tell them clearly: 🛑 We are NOT okay with the aerial slaughter of brown bear families. 🛑 We expect YOU to represent the will of the people not just the 6 individuals on the Alaska Board of Fish and Game who voted for this. This decision does not reflect Alaskan values. It reflects cruelty, not conservation. We need every voice. Every share. Every message. Let’s flood their inboxes and feeds until they can’t look away just like we can’t look away from this image. A mother bear is doesn’t have a voice, but we do. We want change. Will our leaders listen? #Alaska #Katmai #BrownBears #GrizzlyBear #BearGuide #BearViewing #BearWatching #BearPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifeConservation #ConservationPhotography #NatureLovers #BearLove #BearCountry #AlaskaWildlife #WildernessCulture #WildernessNation #WildlifePlanet #WildlifePerfection #ExploreWildlife #WildlifeAddicts #BearsOfInstagram #ProtectWhatYouLove #BeTheChange #natgeo #nationalgeographic #natgeowild #yourshotphotographer

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Bears are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. People see danger. We see depth. They’re not mindless predators—they’re intelligent, emotional, curious, and deeply social beings. We camp among them to tell their stories. To show the world what they’re really like when no one’s chasing, shooting, or fearing them. They deserve better. And we won’t stop sharing the truth. 🐻 What surprises you most about bears? 👇 #Alaska #Katmai #AlaskaWildlife #BearsOfInstagram #WildlifeConservation #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BearWatching #BrownBear #WildlifeLovers #NatureLovers #Conservation #WildlifePerfection #NatureBrilliance #BearCountry #WildernessCulture #NatureIsAwesome #EarthCapture #WildlifePlanet #ExploreAlaska #AdventureAwaits #StayWild #BearGuide #RemoteAlaska #AnimalBehavior #ProtectWildlife #natgeo #natgeowild #nationalgeographic #yourshotphotographer

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Camping among wild bears in the remote Alaskan wilderness… no roads, no people—just us, the wild, and these incredible animals. It’s not just an adventure—it’s a privilege. Every bear has a story, and we want to tell them all. From curious cubs splashing through streams to wise old matriarchs teaching the next generation, every encounter reminds us how complex, emotional, and intelligent these animals truly are. Their strength is undeniable. Their gentleness is surprising. Their social lives are rich and real. They are not the villains so often portrayed—they are the heartbeat of this wild place. We are their ambassadors. Their voice. And we’ll keep showing the world just how worth protecting they are. If you could ask a bear one question, what would it be? 🐻👇 #Alaska #Katmai #BrownBears #GrizzlyBear #BearGuide #BearViewing #BearWatching #BearPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifeConservation #ConservationPhotography #NatureLovers #BearLove #BearCountry #AlaskaWildlife #WildernessCulture #WildernessNation #WildlifePlanet #WildlifePerfection #ExploreWildlife #WildlifeAddicts #BearsOfInstagram #ProtectWhatYouLove #BeTheChange

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Despite over 65,000 petition signatures, 1,500 written comments, nearly 100 official submissions, and a dozen powerful public testimonies, the Alaska Board of Game voted 6-0 to reinstate the Mulchatna bear control program. This means aerial gunning of bears will continue, including moms and cubs, across 40,000 square miles — just 30 miles from Katmai National Park, one of the most vital bear ecosystems on Earth. The program is now expected to remain in place until 2028. Sad. Frustrating. Infuriating. A few people can cause massive harm, even when thousands raise their voices. But this is a setback, not the end. There’s already a new fight beginning, and I will need your support 🙏🐻 I stand with the bears and will continue to fight for them — for the balance they bring, the wildness they represent, and the future we still believe in. Huge thanks to @alaskawildlifealliance for standing strong and doing everything they could. Your leadership and courage continue to inspire. Let’s keep showing the world why these bears — and the wild places they call home — are worth fighting for. 🙏🐻 #Alaska #Katmai #BrownBears #SaveTheBears #WildlifeConservation #BearsOfInstagram #WildlifePhotography #NatureConservation #ConservationMatters #WildlifeProtection #BearPhotography #ExploreAlaska #ProtectWildlife #NatureLovers #WildlifePlanet #AlaskaWildlife #WildAlaska #BearGuide #Ecotourism #NatGeoWild #WildlifePerfection #BearWatching #ConservationPhotography #EarthFocus #NatureSeekers #natgeo #nationalgeographic #natgeowild #yourshotphotographer

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Wrapping up our first full day in bear paradise here in Alaska and what a day it’s been! 🌄🐻 Over 50 bears spotted yesterday alone, including tons of mommas with coys and even a mom with triplet yearlings (yes, really!). We’re walking through the river tonight surrounded by glaciers, cliffs, and volcanoes, it honestly feels like another world. There are more bears here than we can keep up with, and we’re soaking in every magical moment. Stay tuned… this place is pure wild wonder. 🐻♥️ @thewildlifecollective_ #AlaskaUnfiltered #WildAndFree #EarthVibes #NatureIsMetal #ExploreMore #ThisIsAlaska #TheWildIsCalling #BearParadise #BearsOfAlaska #COYsAndClaws #GrizzlyDreams #WildlifeEncounters #ProtectTheWild #BearSeason #LivingWithBears #NatureLovers #RawEarth #UntamedBeauty #AdventureAwaits #AlaskaWildlife

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Mama bear and her cubs, wild and free — the way it should be. There’s nothing I love more than watching bears just be… strong, gentle, curious, full of life. I’ve spent years with them and still, every encounter feels like a gift. Filmed yesterday in the heart of Alaska. 🐻❤️ #alaska #katmai #bears #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #naturelovers #bearwatching #bearsofthewild #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers #conservationphotography #nature_brilliance #wildlife_perfection #natgeowild #bbcearth #ourplanetdaily #alaskalife #optoutside #wildlife_shots #wildlifeonearth #earthfocus #alaskaphotography #livewild #protectwhatyoulove #brownbears #lovewildlife #natgeo #nationalgeographic #natgeowild #yourshotphotigrapher

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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

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A wildlife photographer—@gregpiperarts—actually left this on my post: “These bears do not exist for the enjoyment of visitors and would-be photographers. You people know nothing about conservation, you only care about what makes you feel good. Alaska’s fish and wildlife is the best in the world! They know what works for ‘real’ conservation, not ‘feel-good’ conservation. When there are too many animals and not enough resources, it is their job to control the population. Stop making a social media ‘crisis’ over everything you know nothing about! Go back to sleep please.” Yes—someone who photographs bears for a living is defending aerial gunning of wolves and bears as “real conservation.” What’s even more shocking? How many bear photographers and head guides in Alaska are completely silent on this. These are people who owe their careers to these animals—who market bear tours, sell prints, and build platforms off the backs of bears—and when it comes time to speak up, they disappear. Why do you think that is? Fear of losing permits? Ties to ADFG? Or is it just easier to stay silent and keep profiting while pretending to care? If you spend your life around bears and still won’t speak out against their slaughter… what does that say? 🟤 Curious to hear your thoughts—why are so many staying quiet on this? Let’s talk 👇 #savethebears #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotographer #conservationphotography #katmainationalpark #alaskabears #grizzlybear #katmai #alaska #alaskaphotography #bearsighting #wildnature #protectwildlife #savewildlife #bearviewing #katmai #wildalaska #naturephotography #brownbear #wildlifeplanet #natgeo #nationalgeographic #natgeowild #yourshotphotographer #makeadifference #bethechange #conservation

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You’ve got a friend in all bears! Comment “I love bears” and receive a link to our free bear photography guide in your DMs! #grizzly #grizzlybear #ursus #brownbear #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildplaces #splendid_animals #wildlife_addicts #wildlifelovers #natureonly #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlife_shots #wildlifephotographer #natureconservation #naturelovers #natgeo #natgeowild #nationalgeographic #yourshotphotographer #katmai

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