In this episode, your hosts Jason Loftus and Ron Hayes discuss their recent workshop in Yellowstone with co-host Mark Raycroft. Jason also dives into his epic experiences camping with coastal brown bears in the Alaskan wilderness. They share highlights and takeaways from the workshops, including unique encounters with wildlife. Jason, Ron, and Mark also discuss the importance of habitat and ecosystem for bears and the different approaches to gear selection for wildlife photography. Jason goes shares the details about the logistics and gear used for the Alaska trip and share stories about the behavior and personalities of the bears that he and his friends on the expedition encountered. Jason also mentions upcoming trips to Africa and Costa Rica.The hosts discuss upcoming wildlife photography opportunities, including Ron’s springtime Loon photo tours, Mark’s photo tours to photograph Musk Ox herds in the amazing northern landscape of Nunavik, Canada, Mark’s Elk Rut photo tours, as well as his popular Caribou photo tours in Newfoundlands, Canada. Your Beyond the Wild Podcast hosts also discuss the excitement surrounding the Northern Lights and the potential for capturing unique images. The hosts share their plans for the year, including Ron’s upcoming trip to Minnesota to photograph loons and projects focused on sage grouse and iconic landmarks. This episode of the Beyond the Wild Podcast also covers the anticipated camera releases in 2024 and emphasize the importance of investing in experiences and using available gear to capture memorable moments.