Bear 128 Grazer
A Brief History of Bear 128 Grazer
Sow (female)
Grazer was the offspring of Bear 408 (Crooked Claw) back in 2005. She has had 3 litters of cubs (2016, 2020, 2024). She is widely considered to be the most dominant and defensive sow at Brooks River. She is an excellent fisher and is often seen dominating the lip of the falls. Grazer was the winner of the annual Fat Bear Contest in 2023 and 2024.
First Seen: COY 2005
Last Seen: Current Season 2025
Bear 909 (left) faces off with bear 128 Grazer (left). This was taken from the middle of the viewing platform standing next to Ranger Naomi. The bears were at the far side of the falls.
Sony A1 & 100-400 GM OSS (400mm)
1/1250th; F6.3; ISO 2000
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Bear 128 Grazer ran her 3 cubs up a tree, and then stood beside it as an approaching male came a bit too close. This image was taken at the entrance of the main viewing platform. July 10th, 2016.
Canon 7D Mark II & 100-400 II USM (100mm)
1/500th; F7.1; ISO 2000
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Bear 128 Grazer and her 2nd year cubs fishing at the lip of falls on July 19th of 2021. The fish were jumping like popcorn in a popcorn popper. I took dozens of images to try and see how many fish I could catch in the air at one time..
Sony A1; 100-400 GM OOS (123mm)
1/2500th; F7.1; ISO 3200