Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
For brown bears at Brooks River, fishing is an essential skill, but like many aspects of the bear world, there is no one best way to make a living. The variety of fishing techniques used by bears at Brooks River demonstrates their skill, individuality, and adaptibility. Join explore.org's resident naturalist Mike Fitz and Ranger Naomi Boak from Katmai National Park as they discuss how bears catch salmon at Brooks River.
For brown bears at Brooks River, fishing is an essential skill, but like many aspects of the bear world, there is no one best way to make a living. The variety of fishing techniques used by bears at Brooks River demonstrates their skill, individuality, and adaptibility. Join explore.org's resident naturalist Mike Fitz and Ranger Naomi Boak from Katmai National Park as they discuss how bears catch salmon at Brooks River.










![Wilderness On The Katmai Coast
Nearly 500 miles of remote coastline form Katmai National Parks eastern border. This quiet wilderness at the foot of volcanoes is home to brown bears, sedge meadows, and myriad seabirds. Where will you explore?
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