First off, there is no guaranteed answer to the question, “How close is too close?” especially when it comes to wildlife viewing in Alaska's bear country. Experts and agency’s with reputations and liabilities to think about usually take the Denali National Park guideline of a quarter mile to be safe.

The “recommended” in Yellowstone, and Canadian parks is 100 yards. Wildlife photographers in Alaska, even those with long telephoto lenses… witness these photos… have a reputation for approaching even closer. (continued next page)