Black Bears and Pelicans, 2024
May 22nd - May27th, 2024
Arrive afternoon 21st, depart late afternoon 27th or morning 28th.
Workshop limited to a maximum of 8 participants, includes 4 full days with black bears, 2 amazing days with white pelicans.
Includes 2 days with white pelicans in a unique setting. Bears and lots of them, plenty of interaction along, with spring cubs and yearlings of all sizes. This will be our 16th year and 32th visit with the black bears, knowing their behavior translates into better imagery. Spawning sturgeon can often be photographed up close with wide angle lenses.
While black bears are the primary focus, the various habitats of the Sanctuary are home to a variety of fauna and flora, including - pine martin, woodchuck, chipmunk, and red squirrels. Songbirds are particularly abundant in May. The sanctuary is totally closed to the public at this time, and we have it entirely to ourselves. Through an exclusive arrangement experience and photograph the behavior and secretive life of the normally reclusive black bear. Gain first hand valuable insight about bear biology, ecology, and habitat. We are proud to offer this Photographic Workshop at this unique Sanctuary.
This is one you will not want to miss. This workshop provides you with an amazing in-field photographic experience. Our primary focus in May will be cubs born in January or February; fur-balls of energy, inquisitive and playful they are sure to delight even the most accomplished wildlife photographer. With many bears present this is a great time to capture behaviorial interaction, and portraits, along with cubs of all sizes.
Lodging recommendation - inquire with our office
Fee $4095 includes; photographic instruction, 4 days with blk bears, all sanctuary fees, 2 days with white pelicans.
Not included: accommodations, meals, transportation.
Terms: A $1500 non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is due 90 days before the date of the workshop and is then non-refundable unless the tour sells out. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit only.
Deposit methods accepted; check made payable to Shoot the Light (address below), Pay Pal to info@shootthelight.com, and credit card via a phone call to our office.
Please review our Booking and Refund Policy To sign up contact us at; office 828-891-4082 e-mail info@shootthelight.com