JOJO Hammer

I’ve heard a story about a recruit, not sure who, that was committed to Texas. He got into some legal trouble. As part of his sentence the judge required him to check in with his parole officer every Friday. The parole officer was in Baton Rouge, so he was almost forced to go to LSU.

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Are you alone when you are taking the grizzly photos? How far would you consider to be a safe distance from a grizzly bear? Do you carry a firearm or just bear spray. Kind of curious how you go about all that.

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In Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP the park rules state that you have to be at least 100 yds away from bears. I try to follow the rules, but sometimes things happen and you end up closer.

For the grizzly shots I was not alone, there were several photographers around, along with wildlife management. The grizzly shots were also close to the roadside, so my jeep was pretty close in case I needed to get in.

When i'm hiking out there I carry bear spray, don't carry food (unless I'm gonna be out all day), and while I should make noise while hiking in order to avoid walking up on an unsuspecting bear, I tend to be quiet (i'm out photographing wildlife, so I don't want to scare anything off).

You can't carry a firearm in the parks, so that's not really an option (at least legally). I've read that bear spray is actually more effective than an gun in close counter aggressive bear attacks.

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Bruh I've said this before but I'll say it again....I'm gonna need you to publish these images in a book.

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I'm working on it. Just trying to decide if I want to include photos from different places I've been, or just keep it focused on one general area (if I did that it would likely be GTNP and Yellowstone.)

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we are going to be at grand targhee in august and from there need to get to glacier NP in two days. I keep hearing about bear tooth being a don’t miss but it would be way out of our way; would wind up being a 9-10 hour day just to get 1/2 way to GNP. Is it worth some pain?

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That’s a tough one. If you do Beartooth you’ll go through Lamar Valley after going through Cooke City. August will be during the Bison Rut, so it could take you a few hours just to get from Cooke City to Gardiner, MT depending on bison jams.

If you decide to, I’d go through Cody, if it’s getting late stay in red lodge, and then get up early for bear tooth. If you have time, I’d do Cody to Bear tooth, stay in Cooke city after crossing the pass, then get up early for the rest of the drive.

Honestly though I’d consider a second trip for bear tooth. Being that you’re in a tight time schedule you won’t have time to really enjoy it.

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Glacier National Park is the prettiest place I've ever seen. It's incredible.

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Glacier is on my list of places to go.

I haven’t explored too much of Montana yet, but have spent time in Cooke City, and drove Beartooth Hwy to Red Lodge, Wy. I’m not sure if there is a prettier drive than Beartooth. Just can’t be afraid of heights for that one

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Headed to Yellowstone and Grand Teton in August for the first time. Cannot wait.

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Shoot me an email if you have questions about those areas, especially wildlife locations. I know them pretty well, and have friends out there, that can help point you in the right direction

Josephmarcphotography@gmail.com

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Beautiful pictures

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Thank you...I can't wait to get back up there to photograph the elk and moose rut in late September.

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When God made the world in 7 days, he rested in the Tetons. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been too.
Thanks for sharing.

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Easily the most beautiful place I've been to. There is nothing quite like the Tetons and Yellowstone, and pictures just don't do them any justice.

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Euthanasia should be legal.

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I consider myself religious and I believe in the sanctity of life. But after watching 2 loved ones suffer through dementia I agree with you.

No, but my wife plans a menu for the week. I eat what ever she cooks.