Summary

Scott Stone, a bear viewing guide in Alaska, discusses the unique bear viewing experience in Katmai National Park. He explains the advantages of staying in a camp rather than doing day trips, including the opportunity for better lighting and more time on the ground with the bears. Scott also highlights the safety measures and permits required for bear viewing trips. He shares stories of close encounters with bears and the challenges of flying in unpredictable weather conditions. Scott announces a giveaway in partnership with Beyond the Wild podcast, where one lucky winner will have the chance to join a bear-viewing camp experience.

Scott Stone also discusses the importance of patience in wildlife photography and bear-viewing trips. He emphasizes that flight services in Alaska are dedicated to ensuring a successful experience for visitors and that waiting is sometimes necessary. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming wolf trips and the unique experience they offer. Scott explains that while the success rate may be lower compared to bear trips, the focus is on observing and photographing wolves in their natural habitat. He also highlights the importance of patience and the potential for incredible interactions with wolves. The hosts and Scott discuss the rewards of getting to know individual bears and the privilege of witnessing their life cycles. They also touch on the risks and rewards of wilderness adventures and the therapeutic nature of being in the present moment in the wild. The conversation concludes with a reminder to enter the giveaway for a chance to experience a bear-viewing trip in Alaska.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Scott and Jackie Stone are eager to show their appreciation to all the wonderful people who’ve supported them. And what better way to do it than by sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Alaska bear viewing camp with a lucky winner! Beyond the Wild Podcast is thrilled to team up with @sstone_images and @heatherschoice for an exclusive opportunity — a free trip for a 4 day/3 night Katmai bear camp in June/July of 2024 or 2025 (subject to limited space availability in 2024 camps).

To enter: Comment anything you’d like on Scott’s giveaway announcement post and make sure you are following our pages:

@beyondthewildpodcast
@sstone_images
@heatherschoice

For an additional entry, share this post in your stories and make sure you tag us so that we can see it (or screenshot and send it to @sstone_images if your page is private)! The winner will be selected on Friday, May 24th, at 5 pm AKST. Don’t miss your chance to win a free bear camp trip and join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

Good luck and enjoy the episode.

Takeaways

Staying in a bear viewing camp in Katmai National Park allows for better lighting and more time on the ground with the bears.

Safety measures and permits are essential for bear viewing trips, and it is important to choose a guide with the necessary qualifications.

Flying in Alaska can be challenging due to unpredictable weather conditions, but experienced pilots, and advanced instruments ensure safety.

Scott Stone is partnering with Beyond the Wild podcast for a giveaway, offering one lucky winner the opportunity to join a bear-viewing camp experience. Patience is key when it comes to wildlife photography and bear viewing trips.

Flight services in Alaska are dedicated to ensuring a successful experience for visitors.

Wolf trips offer a unique experience focused on observing and photographing wolves in their natural habitat.

Getting to know individual bears and witnessing their life cycles is a privilege.

Wilderness adventures come with risks, but they also offer therapeutic and rewarding experiences.

Being in the present moment in the wild can be transformative.

Don't miss the opportunity to enter the giveaway for a chance to experience a bear-viewing trip in Alaska.

Sound Bites

"Katmai is where it's at, once you've seen Katmai, everything else is second place."

"The bear gods and the bear world will always reward your patience."

"We're gonna make this an annual thing and we're super pumped that we get to do this with you guys."

"Waiting is sometimes what we have to do."

"If you want that thing looking straight down the barrel of your lens, like we had an amazing, amazing trip in 21."

"Wolf trips take more patience. If you're not a patient person, it's going to be hard for you."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Puffin Call Challenge
07:55 Introducing Scott Stone and Bear Viewing Camps
15:08 Advantages of Bear Viewing Camps
27:24 Flying in Alaska: Challenges and Safety Precautions
29:17 Giveaway Announcement: Join a Bear Viewing Camp Experience
41:22 The Importance of Patience
45:13 The Unique Experience of Wolf Trips
50:01 Getting to Know Individual Bears
56:48 The Risks and Rewards of Wilderness Adventures
01:09:55 The Therapeutic Nature of Being in the Present Moment
01:14:29 Enter the Giveaway

Thanks for listening to another episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast.

To see more of our show and to watch the hosts, as well as the photos and videos that they discuss, tune into their Beyond the Wild Podcast YouTube channel.

Make sure to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment!

Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.