Glacier's Grizzlies: An In-depth Look

Date(s): August 22-24, 2008 - Friday - Sunday
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Age: 18+
Meeting Place: Field Camp
Activity Level: Moderate
Instructor(s): Chuck Jonkel, Ph.D.
Course Fee: $345 includes lodging at Field Camp August 22-23 / without lodging $285
Credits: 24 OPI, 1 FVCC
Student Limit: 12

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The Crown of the Continent ecosystem supports about half of the 800 to 1,000 grizzlies estimated to be left in the lower forty-eight states.  The rugged backcountry of Glacier National Park forms one of the only large tracts of secure grizzly habitat.  This intensive three day course will allow time for outings during the twilight hours to search for bears during their most active times.  This class will have a lot of time devoted to the biology of grizzlies and the complex relationship between humans and bears.  We will view an extensive array of bear habitat from fire regenerated forest to prairies and open slopes in locations such as the North Fork Valley, Two Medicine Valley, and the Many Glacier Valley.