— by Lin McNulty —

In response to the comments received on this article posted earlier this evening, Orcas Issues has decided to not encourage interference with our visiting Black Bear by taking photos of her/him.

There is no longer a contest to see who can capture the best bear photo.

All those who considered stalking the photo subject and entering the competition are encouraged, instead, to go get some bear claws from Brown Bear Baking.

Apologies and gratitude to all the cooler heads.

–Lin McNulty


This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph a Black Bear on Orcas Island. Orcas Issues has received a couple of photos from islanders, and those of us who haven’t seen the bear are anxious to see more.

Orcas Issues, in cooperation with Brown Bear Baking in Eastsound, is soliciting your photos in a contest that will award the winner, because why not, with an order of bear claws.

Send us your photos and we’ll get you some bear claws (delicious and edible) for the photo we judge to be the best.

This contest will end at midnight on Tuesday, Jun. 5. And remember to stay safe.

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