{"product_id":"black-bears-9780762784936","title":"Black Bears","description":"\u003ci\u003eBlack Bears\u003c\/i\u003e presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this widespread yet sometimes feared animal. Accompanied by numerous full-color photos of black bears in their natural habitat, this handy field guide makes an excellent take-home souvenir and reference for anybody interested in black bears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Ballard, author and photographer, publishes magazine articles and photos pertaining to camping, cross-country skiing, canoeing, hiking, hunting, fishing, children's conservation education and the natural history of wildlife. In the past ten years his articles and\/or photos have appeared in over 25 different regional and national magazines, including: \u003ci\u003eSports Afield, Paddler Magazine, Deer \u0026amp; Deer Hunting, Northwest Fly Fishing, Montana Magazine, Women in the Outdoors, VFW Magazine, WildBird Magazine, Colorado Outdoors, Birds \u0026amp; Blooms, American Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e and others. Jack is a contributer to \u003ci\u003ePetersen's Hunting Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and a wildlife columnist for \u003ci\u003eCamping Life. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis photos have been published in numerous books (Smithsonian Press, Heinemann Library, etc.), calendars and magazines. Jack has received multiple awards for his writing and photography from the Outdoor Writers Association of America and other professional organizations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe holds two Master's degrees and is an accomplished public speaker, entertaining students, conference attendees and recreation\/conservation groups with his compelling narratives. When not wandering the backcountry, he hangs his hat in Red Lodge, Montana.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Falcon Press Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680731599122,"sku":"9780762784936","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/black-bears-9780762784936","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}