outoftowner Posted June 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2015 We are thinking of arriving at Mendenhall Glacier after an afternoon whale watch. I understand that sometimes Bears will appear by the stream to thin out the salmon herd. And that we may observe them by means of the elevated deck/walkway. Until how late in the day will bears hunt for salmon? Will they still be around at 6 or 7 PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbait Posted June 25, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They eat all day. That's what they do in the summer. There is no set schedule. They simply come when they are hungry. Who knows you might get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted June 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They eat all day. That's what they do in the summer. There is no set schedule. They simply come when they are hungry. Who knows you might get lucky. Exactly. Unlike humans, bears don't rely on a daily clock.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted June 25, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Remember, the last white and blue shuttles are at 6pman they maybe very crowed. You could take the phone number of a taxi in case you can't get on a shuttle. or the city bus is about 1 mile walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee_harbor Posted June 25, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They do eat all day, but like sharks, they tend to feed later in the day. They are more nocturnal and nap much of the day. Plus, six or seven isn't that late here in the summer. Midnight sun and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom-dragger Posted June 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2015 At Mendenhall esp, the bears are more prevalent in the early evening after the mass of day-trippers have left. But you won't be alone, very popular with locals for jogging/walking/dog outing after the mass of day-trippers have left. I don't have to run faster than the bear, I just have to run faster than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 25, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Bears do not have a set meal time, they are gorging themselves during the summer and fall months in anticipation of winter hibernation. As long as there are salmon in the river there will be bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankdp Posted June 25, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They try to eat nothing heavy after 9:00pm. It tends to make them gassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quercus alba Posted June 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Exactly. Unlike humans, bears don't rely on a daily clock.;) So plan on the buffet or specialty restaurants instead of Main Dining, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted June 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Bears will eat between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack2 Posted June 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It depends on what you taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorialagos Posted June 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I clicked on this thread because I loved the subject title! I will continue clicking on it because I love the answers! We have some very witty cruise critics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted June 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 27, 2015 As late as they want. That is the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel1973 Posted June 29, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Was fishing on Russian River in 2007 sleeping in tent in campground and a bear ripped top of tent off and bit me 2 times. Was 4:30 AM so I must have been considered breakfast? I guess tasting bad is a good thing!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek: True story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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