Bear Claw Collection

Alfred Chase, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Alfred Chase, 1908. Photograph shows Alfred Chase, wearing headdress, and Crow's Heart, with three eagle feathers in his hair and bear claw necklace standing outside dome-shaped earth lodge

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Crow's Heart-Mandan, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Crow's Heart-Mandan, c1908. Crow's Heart, half-length portrait, facing left, wearing a buckskin shirt, two eagle feathers in his hair and necklaces, one of bear claws

Sac & Fox, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Sac & Fox, between 1855 and 1865

Indians group, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Indians group, between 1865 and 1880

No-way-ke-sug-ga, (ca. 1840?). Creator: Alexander Davis Cooper
No-way-ke-sug-ga, (ca. 1840?)

Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845

Close-up of a brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) pouncing in the water fishing for salmon; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing up on the shore next to a tree looking at the camera in Brooks Falls; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking along the rocky shore fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of an American black bear cub sniffing a wildflower, USA, North America
Portrait of an American black bear cub (Ursus americanus) sniffing a wildflower in Yellowstone National Park. The American black bear is one of eight species of bear in the world

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"Nature's Majestic Hunter: The Bear Claw" In the untamed wilderness of Katmai National Park, Alaska, a magnificent brown bear stands on rugged rocks, its powerful frame illuminated by the golden rays of the sun. With an intense focus in its eyes, it indulges in a feast fit for royalty - succulent salmon plucked from the rushing waters of Brooks Falls. This awe-inspiring sight captures the essence of nature's raw beauty and primal instincts. Traveling back through time, we glimpse into history when Native American tribes thrived amidst these same lands. A captivating image reveals members of the Sac & Fox tribe between 1855 and 1865; their connection to nature evident as they gather together with reverence for their surroundings. No-way-ke-sug-ga, an enigmatic figure from around 1840 captured by Alexander Davis Cooper's lens, embodies strength and wisdom that resonates across generations. The spirit of indigenous peoples intertwines with wildlife as depicted by George Catlin's portrayal of Au-nim-muck-kwa-um (Tempest Bird) in 1845. This Native American woman embraces her ancestral roots while harmonizing with nature—a testament to humanity's intricate relationship with wildlife throughout time. Returning to present-day Katmai National Park, we witness another breathtaking moment—an up-close encounter with a majestic brown bear pouncing gracefully into icy waters in pursuit of salmon. Its sheer power is palpable as it navigates this aquatic ballet effortlessly. A curious brown bear stands tall next to a towering tree at Brooks Falls—its gaze piercing through the camera lens and capturing our hearts forevermore. Along Geographic Harbor’s rocky shorelines lies yet another enchanting scene—the Coastal Brown Bear walking along moss-covered beaches fishing for salmon—a true embodiment of grace amid rugged landscapes.