Tuesday night, voters in Bristol Bay passed a borough initiative banning any mining project of 640 acres or more that adversely affects salmon streams in the borough. The vote was aimed … Read more
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Wildlife Photographer Tells the Stories Behind the Shots
Remember Amanda Stone’s post about Canada’s spirit bear? I just came across this video with Paul Nicklen, the photographer who captured those amazing new photos of the bears for National Geographic … Read more

99% of Bear Encounters Take Place Without You Ever Knowing the Bear Was There
NWF’s Pacific Regional Director Jim Adams (and his dog Milo) explore bear country in Alaska. Read more

Watch Adorable Video of Bear Cubs Playing in Road: We Need Safe Road Crossings
I couldn’t resist. Bear cubs are adorable. Could there be a better reminder of the need for safe wildlife road crossings? Check out this new video shot at Yosemite National … Read more
No Fracking Way: Protecting Our Public Lands, Wild Places and Wildlife
Great Outdoors America Week is September 19 -22 this year, but every day is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our public lands, wild places and wildlife. George Washington … Read more
Alaska’s Small Bears Are Still Glorious
A friend told me a story last night about the Klondike, a great overnight relay running race from Skagway, Alaska to White Horse, Canada. A runner from an opposing team … Read more

Spirit Bear: The Return of An Elusive Icon
To the Gitga’at First Nation and the Kitasoo/Xai’xais of Canada it has been taboo to hunt or even speak the name of the elusive spirit bear, or Kermode, for many … Read more
The Great Escape: Panda Bear Edition
Panda bears are cute and cuddly. They’re also very clever. While a zookeeper is playing with one little bear, another one puts an escape plan into action. Take a look. … Read more
Do You Have a “Beary” Good Photo?
Enter your “beary” good photos in the 41st annual National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest. Read more
NWF, Sage, Orvis and Sportsmen Around Country Say “NO!” to Pebble Mine
Yesterday, 363 sport groups and businesses sent a letter to Lisa Jackson, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, asking her to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay region and its world class fishing … Read more