Just got back from Alaska and had a bear guide along for protection while we did our work. He was very smart and respectful of the Brown bears. He could smell them and would wander off sometimes just to keep tabs on them. And then inform us later - “Yeah, he was coming up the hill and caught wind of us, so he went around.”
It seemed the locals were more concerned with the wild dogs in the area. That they would kill you just for the sport of it. There was a pack in one area, and the guide went to hunt them down and shot two. He figured that would keep them from getting ideas while we were up there.
Although after that, one of the guys augmented his .44 (bear) with a .223 (dogs). (And I wished I had some buckshot!)
WoW! You had a good guide.
Take out the Alpha and they all go away.
Hunting is a sport and it isn’t easy. It defines the difference between Man and Beast.
We know this.
God Speed
Yep ..... Sounds like a great time had by all. I love Alaska !
Stay safe !