A Grizzly named 'Misfire' -second of three part audio interview with Larry Roop

The second and third parts of the audio interview with Larry Roop and the story of a Grizzly Bear named 'Misfire' will follow in fairly close succession. I want you to understand the whole story without any large gaps that may affect its continuity.

This is a rare opportunity for you to follow a bear story that takes place over several years and note many changes that took place in this bear's life. I think you will find this a most interesting tale and may be surprised in the final installment.

What do all of these bear stories have to do with Images of Wyoming and photography? Well, that is a fair question. The answer for most of you is not much, but their purpose is for information and education, not just entertainment. For many who visit Wyoming, the areas surrounding the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park are the most visited and photographed sections of the state. Those areas are where Grizzlies live. To be unaware when in these wilderness areas can be very dangerous. We all need to be conscious of the creatures and natural hazards that exist anywhere we choose to work and play. I hope you take these stories to heart and in them find warnings that may contribute to your safety and enjoyment of Wyoming.

Having had many opportunities to work with Larry and the bears, I developed a healthy respect that I never had before. If you talk with Larry personally, you will find the same to be true with him. He has told me on many occasions that his life and work in the wild country has changed forever as a result of seeing and working with these animals. He trapped and handled hundreds of these animals. If such profound changes happened to someone like him, it should make a difference to all of the rest of us.

Now on to part two of the story of a Grizzly Bear named 'Misfire.' Just double click this link to download the file and play in your default media player. Enjoy!

This recording is copyrighted material. It may not be reproduced in full or in part in any form whatsoever, without the express written permission of Larry Roop and Jerry Geist. Failure to do so will result in prosecution according to the infringement laws of the United States.