Hyder Alaska Bear Viewing

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(149) · Park in Hyder, United States
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The Fish Creek Wildlife Viewing Site is a day-use recreation area in the Salmon River valley near Hyder, Alaska. Both brown (grizzly) and black …

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Sep 18, 2024
We went two days on the trot whilst visiting Stewart for 3 days - twice one day - before & after the glacier - we were lucky every time! Seeing a momma and her cub and also a male bear - all feasting… Full review by JoyB418
Aug 29, 2024
This was a perfect experience. We got a three-day pass and the first day it was just salmon, which was super interesting and beautiful. The second day was a bear, which was spectacular. The third day… Full review by Lindsay C
Apr 3, 2024
It's an emotional experience, the awe-inspiring sight of grizzly bears feasting on salmon in the wild and discovering the intricate relationship between grizzlies and salmon! Double-check the salmon… Full review by valentinavadventures

Questions & answers

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Do you need a reservation for bear viewing?
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No. Just $5 and some luck we were about to leave as it was approaching 8 pm or so and to our luck a Grizzly Showed up. It turned out to be worth the wait.
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Answer by Tim D · Jul 19, 2018
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Would like to make a visit to see the bears - when are the salmon expected to be running in 2017 ...is September …
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Would like to make a visit to see the bears - when are the salmon expected to be running in 2017 ...is September too late? many thanks
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We were there Aug. 8th lots of fish and both bears. One mother had 3 cubs and what a thrill watching them perform right in front of us. The salmon have to be running and they will be …
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We were there Aug. 8th lots of fish and both bears. One mother had 3 cubs and what a thrill watching them perform right in front of us. The salmon have to be running and they will be there all day not just morning and night.
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Answer by Brian P · Oct 15, 2017
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Can I fly a UAS on National Forest System Lands for Fun or Recreation?
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The public can fly UAS on National Forest System lands for fun or recreation if they adhere to the requirements specified in the FAA rules for recreational flyers. Recreational flyers...
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