LINDA MASTERSON
Foreword by Tom Beck

"This long overdue book gives expert advice on coping with bears in typical rural and suburban settings. This is far and away the most useful book ever written about bears."
—Dave Smith, naturalist and author of Back Country Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters

"Funny, easy to read, beautifully layed out and full of good advice. It's also very complete. We really needed a book like this one."
—Sylvia Dolson, Executive Director-Get Bear Smart Society, British Columbia, Canada

"...an absolutely up-to-date guide on strategies for coexistence with black bears. It has funny stories, sad ones, and case studies of several North American communities."
— Whistler Public Library, British Columbia, Canada

"As someone who lives, hikes and fishes in bear country, I highly recommend this book. Following the helpful tips and guidelines will help make both bears and people safer. Living with Bears is also an invaluable guide for city governments, schools, and wildlife professionals and management agencies."
— General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Spokesman for the National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Campaign

"Living with Bears is urgently recommended by the thousands of 'problem' (victimized) bears that needlessly die each year in North America. This insightful, well researched and witty book will guide and inspire humans to live in greater harmony with bears."
— Steve Herrero, author of Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance, and Past President of the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

"If you live in bear country (and, unless you're an inner-city resident, you probably do), you owe it to bears to read this smart, useful and long-overdue book. Don't let them die because of your or your neighbors' mistakes."
— Ted Williams, Editor-at-Large, Audubon, and Conservation Editor, Fly Rod & Reel

"For bears and humans to coexist successfully, we must ensure the bear's natural integrity and wildness. Education is a key element in accomplishing this task. Living with Bears gives a clear understanding on bear behavior and provides essential information for humans to protect themselves and their property, while giving bears the opportunity to live the long, natural, healthy lives they deserve."
— Tori Seher, Wildlife Biologist, Yosemite National Park

"To enter bear territory without understanding bears should be illegal. This book is a must-read if we want to coexist with bears." — Ann Bryant, Executive Director - BEAR League, Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

"... a spirited encyclopedia of skills and attitudes for living and traveling safely and considerately in bear country. Its voice is straightforward, accessible, and appealing to young readers and veteran naturalists alike. And best of all, with internationally recognized black bear expert Tom Beck as advisor and contributor, Living with Bears' biological credibility is unimpeachable."
— David Petersen, author of Ghost Grizzlies: Does the Great Bear Still Haunt Colorado?

"Anyone living in bear habitat should have at least two copies-one for handy reference and one to loan to the neighbors. This book will save me dozens of phone calls a year-now I will just tell folks to get THE BOOK, and read it."
— Tom Beck, bear biologist

"At The Center for Wildlife Information, our mission is to help people learn to live responsibly and safely with wildlife, especially bears. Living with Bears is filled with practical information that does just that. It's a great handbook for anyone spending time in bear country."
— Chuck Bartlebaugh, Director - Center for Wildlife Information

"I believe that anyone who picks up Living with Bears will be motivated to work toward preventing conflicts with black bears. And just as importantly, they will have the information they need to do it."
— Patti Sowka, Director - Living with Wildlife Foundation

"Linda Masterson has put together a book that is concise, knowledgeable and easy-to-read. And her timing is perfect. This book is a godsend to those attempting to demonstrate to the 'smarter of the two species' the need and ability to live with bears."
— Bryan Peterson, Executive Director - Bear Smart Durango, Colorado