They Left a Wildlife Officer Tied to a Pine-But the Grizzly Reached for the Rope Instead of His Throat

blowing snow just before dawn. The photograph was grainy, but the pale curve behind his left shoulder was visible. His right hind leg bore weight evenly.

I printed the image and put it inside my desk drawer.

Not on the wall. Not where visitors would ask. The drawer was enough.

The following April, after the snowline began to retreat, Leah and I returned continue reading …