I’m sorry Mr. Motes felt “embearassed.” Years ago, there were not bears to be seen along the Chilkoot River because bears were shot on sight.
For 20 years, there have been bears to view and bear viewing has become a very popular and profitable activity. If it weren’t for the bear safety zone, they would randomly pop out to cross the road. The safety zone, which Mr. Motes called “the invisible bear buffer zone,” has…