Once a bear hunter, now a bear protector and "bear's best friend," Charlie Vandergaw has gone from killing black bears and grizzlies to living among them.
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Stranger Among Bears: Bear Hunter to Bear Protector
Once a bear hunter, now a bear protector and "bear's best friend," Charlie Vandergaw has gone from killing black bears and grizzlies to living among them.
Added: Apr 10, 2009
Views: 21051 Views
Runtime: 02:03
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