Actually 10 black bear and one Griz. First black bear was 5 feet from my head first night out when I awoke at 5:00a.m. morning after first night to see a large dark shadow go past my face. ( Day light is nearly 24 /7 in July so bears are a big part of the trip. Try to to " Eat In Your Tent!!!",,, and don't camp where you cook. Cook and eat , then paddle a bit more in the evening..