tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post741242124807382219..comments2023-05-08T05:59:28.549-06:00Comments on John E Marriott's Wildlife Photography Blog: What really happened to Grizzly Bear 64?JohnEMarriotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770338673051901887noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-17167165378448314932015-01-18T14:37:40.947-07:002015-01-18T14:37:40.947-07:00I was blessed with spending an amazing 1/2 hour ob...I was blessed with spending an amazing 1/2 hour observing Bear #64 and the triplets during the summer of 2012-looking at the photos reminds me of that wondrous time. I will remember her and her cubs as long as my memory lasts.<br /> Thanks for the info- hope the park service figures out that transparency will win more supporters than hiding the truth. Good journeys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-36868268403952758472015-01-16T12:02:58.083-07:002015-01-16T12:02:58.083-07:00Good points in your article, but I believe # 64 pr...Good points in your article, but I believe # 64 probably died the way they said. She spent 25 years in the parks without being struck, maybe she was actually smart enough and old enough to avoid such things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-89761676501614458562014-10-28T20:34:01.456-06:002014-10-28T20:34:01.456-06:00I was looking for photographers in Banff and came ...I was looking for photographers in Banff and came across your site and blog. I'm glad I did. The photos are beautiful but it's obvious how much you love and care about the Parks and the wildlife that lives there.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-18930347310387924572014-09-03T15:55:35.265-06:002014-09-03T15:55:35.265-06:00After reading your blog John, I wonder how Parks C...After reading your blog John, I wonder how Parks Canada came to have this ability to withhold information regarding our wildlife in the Banff Parks areas and who gave them permission to do so? We have spent years enjoying viewing these magnificent animals (from a safe distance for them) but over the last few years we are hearing more about the deaths of these animals and how the parks were trying to find ways to better protect them - now our government is stepping in to dictate how the news about these animals will be related to the public leaving out most of the truth. John, we thank you for all the work you have, and are doing to keep us apprised of what is happening and it is time tor Ottawa to step away and leave things as they were. Our wildlife are not only beautiful creatures, but also provide what they always have throughout time and no one has the right to change that. Perhaps a petition should be sent out to tell Ottawa to get out of our ways of caring for our animals and leaving the news of happenings to us. I have always enjoyed reading your blogs John and trust somehow we can make this happen again. Meanwhile, keep up the good work as what you do and have done has made a real difference. MaureenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-20808390987362052302014-08-22T14:33:41.779-06:002014-08-22T14:33:41.779-06:00great Story, John, I can't believe, that the ...great Story, John, I can't believe, that the straight facts of the death of these animals is now being hidden from the public, you would think that this information should be placed front and center<br />in view for all the public to see and tell the real truth of what's happening to help educate the public<br />on the plight of Banff's bears and other wildlife, are they hiding these facts to avoid bad press <br />so not to loose tourist dollars?.<br />I think Banff need a better educational program and bigger fines for people speeding in the national parks and more photo radar and a larger police presence on the highway.<br />Hiding the facts of the deaths of these precious animals, isn't going to stop the press from finding out the facts when so many experienced photographers and others are out there digging up the real truth<br />and sharing it with the Public, Good for you john, keep up the good fight , you make a real differenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-69382334418373255062014-08-14T21:13:23.465-06:002014-08-14T21:13:23.465-06:00We are watching the tragic death of the Canadian n...We are watching the tragic death of the Canadian national parks system, at least as it was meant to be. Chris Conwaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-79824819284432049772014-08-14T20:57:32.168-06:002014-08-14T20:57:32.168-06:00Yet another thank you to the Harper Government'...Yet another thank you to the Harper Government's total disregard for what's really important. Not sure that a change of government would reverse any of this (history suggests not) but it would help prevent it from getting worse. Let's remember that on election day, folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-22139432621307403612014-08-14T15:39:02.847-06:002014-08-14T15:39:02.847-06:00I am almost afraid to ask...how are #64's cubs...I am almost afraid to ask...how are #64's cubs doing?<br /><br />Heather<br />San Antonio, TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-62835879847274400742014-08-14T15:37:28.007-06:002014-08-14T15:37:28.007-06:00Thanks Chuck, and you're right on all counts. ...Thanks Chuck, and you're right on all counts. Micro management has no place in our parks. And Lorna, agreed again, we're going to need all the luck we can muster to make this right again. Thanks for the input.JohnEMarriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770338673051901887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-79491399139200495782014-08-14T15:03:13.522-06:002014-08-14T15:03:13.522-06:00I watch what is happening in Canada from here in N...I watch what is happening in Canada from here in New Zealand. I have visited the area around Banff many times. It is irresistible!! I also catch up with the news and all I can say about what is happening is that it can be laid at the door of your Prime Minister, who seems determined to make ad hoc changes to many of the things that were good about, what was a truly democratic country. It seems to be trending more and more towards the opposite end of the political scale. Not informing the public is one of many anti-democratic actions. The environment and resident animals will all suffer because of what comes out of Ottowa. Mr McMillen has got a few things nailed. It is very sad to see this happening. Only the Canadian people can put it right. Good luck!! I suspect you are going to need it.Lornanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-84898732807114228242014-08-14T14:29:55.891-06:002014-08-14T14:29:55.891-06:00Hey John !
We are returning to the parks.....K-co...Hey John !<br /><br />We are returning to the parks.....K-country, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay....in mid-September......for the ELEVENTH time since our first trip in 1988.<br /><br />I try to do a decent job of photographing mammals, landscapes and birds, as we move along.<br /><br />Over the years...I have been privileged to have photo'd Delinda...at Muleshoe, in 2007, later both gray collared female and a black pup on the BVP....as well as various Grizz and Blacks, here and there .<br />.... in complete safety and careful distances, with my 300mm VR.<br /><br />Sickening to see the micro management coming out of Ottawa....how the Parks gang are being squeezed and nickel and dimed ! Can't even take care of all the fencing breaks properly and in a timely manner<br /><br />We pay for yearly park passes, each time....and now....darn it.......I can't even stop at one of my fav. lookouts.........without forking over bucks to Brewster....damn shame....when I've already paid for our passes !<br /><br />...... and the idiocy of bugging Grizzlies in their summer range on Norquay<br /><br />One day soon ...they will put up high fencing on the mountain, to protect the visiting hordes , from bear contact !<br /><br />....and ...what will be at Maligne Lake<br /><br />....how very different things are..since 1988....aside from the shrinking glaciers<br /><br />Best, and happy shooting !<br /><br />Chuck.Chuck Klinghttp://www.pbase.com/hootpixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-79985534303481250112014-08-14T14:01:49.955-06:002014-08-14T14:01:49.955-06:00Thanks Gerry, hopefully we start getting some answ...Thanks Gerry, hopefully we start getting some answers soon.JohnEMarriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770338673051901887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-7819267134408796922014-08-14T13:58:18.668-06:002014-08-14T13:58:18.668-06:00Thank you for asking these important questions on ...Thank you for asking these important questions on your blog and on facebook, John! I will keep following your posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602398127411259924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-18487539802767558422014-08-14T13:47:21.810-06:002014-08-14T13:47:21.810-06:00I couldn't agree more, Mac.I couldn't agree more, Mac.JohnEMarriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770338673051901887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-43896747083878886762014-08-14T13:45:52.116-06:002014-08-14T13:45:52.116-06:00What has happened to Canada? I used to have a lot ...What has happened to Canada? I used to have a lot of admiration for your country, but it seems like it's going downhill (tar sands, development in national parks, etc). Sad turn of events, in my opinion.<br /><br />Mac<br />USA (we're going downhill too...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626283039363123525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-68644169607854570812014-08-14T11:51:18.299-06:002014-08-14T11:51:18.299-06:00Yes, Carol, public taxes pay for it.Yes, Carol, public taxes pay for it.JohnEMarriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770338673051901887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101030474480540585.post-3168531029538850372014-08-14T11:38:28.941-06:002014-08-14T11:38:28.941-06:00Who pay's for this park? Does public taxes pay...Who pay's for this park? Does public taxes pay for it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779233559422170009noreply@blogger.com