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The story of Grizzly Adams is big, powerful, beautiful.

They called me magic.

And me and my burrow number seven been traips and these slopes and valleys for a long spell.

So I know the story from the beginning.

My friend Adams was accused of a crime he didn't commit.

So he escaped into the mountains, leaving behind the only life that he ever knew.

Now that wilderness out there ain't no place for a green horn.

And his chances of surviving were mighty slim.

Where no time at all for he was beaten down, bragged, nearly star-heart.

Well, how about then he come upon a Grizzly Bear cub all alone and helpless.

Adams knew that little critter couldn't survive without his help, so he started right down that cliff, risking his own life to save it.

Now that cub took to Adams right off.

And that was when he discovered he had a special kind of way with animals.

They just come right up to him like he was a natural part of the wilderness.

But that bear cub, he was extra special.

As he groaned he became the best friend Adams ever had.

Together they became a legend.

Now I'm a mountain man.

And every day I get to feast my eyes on the most beautiful sights on God's green earth.

There's a peace and quiet about the wilderness that appears never to change.

But once in a great while Mother Nature will up and do something unexpected.

Ain't been able to figure out how but the critters in the wilderness somehow know ahead of time when nature's about to shake things up a bit.

To us like that today she set the earth to quivering on a mountain a few miles away from Adams cabin.

Well the critters have never seen nothing like this before.

But even with the ground trembling under them and all that roar and noise they was more puzzled and scared.

That is until them rocks started sliding off of that slope.

That set them to scamper out of their real quick bike custom.

It has appeared that whole mountain might fall down all over them.

Well it didn't of course.

When these things happen the critters and mountain men learn to take them as part of life.

Figuring the almighty's got some purpose for them.

But when men start to mess around looking to change the wilderness there ain't no end to the trouble they can cause.

Like them two fellers that come riding in later that day.

We was going to learn about that later.

At first I figured they was real nice when I met up with them while I was heading for Adams cabin where he and the coma was

sawed in a roof to make it snug for winter.

This saw to keep the cabin warm the coma.

Will that do it in the coma?

Yeah.

Thank you Ben.

You've done all you can to help us.

And I know you'd like to go bury hunting.

So you'd best get to it.

If that frost is going to sit in the berry's all last much longer.

I really appreciate the help in the coma.

Ben I get a lot of cold air through that hole in the roof.

Who's the cabin?

Morning Jack.

How'd Adams?

The coma?

How about you?

Have I got some good news for you?

What is it?

Well I ran into these two government fellows a piece back one of them is a corporal and they's doing a survey on all the wild animals.

A survey?

Well what kind of a survey?

Well I didn't get to ask too many questions because you see this corporal he was target practicing with his rifle.

Any upset number seven something terrible I told him a thing or two.

Well what's the good news?

Oh the good news is that the government's going to do something for all the wild animals. He's going to give them a reward.

A reward?

Yeah that's why they's taking the survey to figure out which animals to give the reward for.

Well that doesn't make any sense does it?

Well of course it does.

He was a nice and a fella.

Talked like one of these eastern politicians.

You know what that could mean. I've got a reward out for me Jack.

Ah that's a bounty.

Bounty?

Well why would the government be putting the bounty on critters?

Where'd you see him last?

Down in the south matter.

Nacoma?

I'll be back as soon as I can.

Number seven you stay there.

Eddams? Wait for me!

Well we haven't seen any bears or wolves yet corporal.

Well don't you worry sir we will when we do.

You just stick right in your tracks and I'll take care of it.

Nothing to worry about sir.

You mean they won't bother us?

No sir that's black bear.

Like I told you before it's at grizzly's we've got to watch out for.

Perhaps we should find a safer place to camp.

Yes sir just what you say.

Hold it sir, hold it, hold it, get the horses.

This time it's at grizzly.

No!

Shoot! Don't shoot!

Hold it soldier.

That's them Eddams.

Appreciate you lowering that rifle corporal.

Mr. Jack.

It's a relief to see you sir.

This here's my friend Eddams.

Elmer Blodgett sir, United States Department of Interior.

This is corporal malainty.

Jack's telling me the government plans on putting a reward on the animals here about.

Is that true?

Most certainly.

A bounty on predators sir.

Wholes in particular since they are the most vicious.

Hello fella.

Where's your mama?

Now just how many other poor little critters you got on that list of yours?

Well uh the ranchers and the farmers say that cougars and bears should be included.

Ask me you ought to put them bobcats and the coyotes and the foxes on there too.

You stay right here.

Mr. Blodgett my kevin's not too far from here.

It's warm and I can provide you a bed.

You can? That's splendid.

I must tell you I wasn't looking forward to spending another night on the ground again.

Well we'll take you there as soon as I take care of this little fella and get him back to his mama.

Hi Martha.

I see you're here all alone without your mate.

Well here's your cub bag.

Ben?

Mmm.

Mmm.

Mmm.

George is probably out looking for some honeycombs again.

I'd like you to stay here with Martha.

You can iron that cub until the park comes back.

That's a good boy.

It's a very nice place you've built for yourself Mr. Adams.

It's a very pretty girl Mr. Blodgett.

Thank you.

It's my fiancé Anne Cleburne.

Her father Senator Cleburne is the real reason I'm here.

I have hardly believed I've gotten this far into the wilderness and come face to face with a lie at Grisley Bear.

Mr. Blodgett would you tell me something in this department of the interior? I've never heard of it.

That's no surprise sir. We're a newly formed bureau.

In fact the senator likes to refer to us as the department of the inferior.

What you got to do with animals?

Well we administer federal lands and its natural resources.

And that includes forests and minerals and wildlife.

Mr. Blodgett this law you're talking about would destroy the wilderness.

They'd come up here and kill the eagles and the deer and the elk.

They'd shoot anything that moved.

Well spoken Mr. Adams.

I will certainly include your views in my report to Congress and practical as they may be.

Well what's Congress got to do with animals?

Well only Congress can pass laws sir.

But what you say counts for something.

Yes. I dare say my report will determine the outcome.

Well it appears to me you already got your mind made up.

You're going to do what the ranchers and the farmers want you to do ain't you?

They have their rights sir.

Mr. Blodgett the animals have their rights too.

You can't allow bounty hunters to come up here with guns.

They're going to destroy the wilderness.

It belongs to the animals. I can prove that to you.

I'd like to show you.

Gentlemen please.

I will be more than happy to go along with you Mr. Adams but I must tell you in all honesty I have made up my mind.

What's that young pup from Washington that too anyway?

Here's like he's already got his mind made up.

We're going to change that Jack.

We're going to show him the animal side of it.

I'll get a feeling for the wilderness.

That's going to take our heap of doing.

Got any ideas?

Going to go out and visit the wolf pack.

Let them see how the animals live.

It's a smart man.

Something eating at him inside.

We've got to help him understand.

There's a waste of time.

He's the worst kind of green horn there is.

He's scared of his own shadow.

I can't back out now.

This is my chance to prove myself.

I will order the corporal to stay behind.

Well the senator would respect that.

Shall I get the horses sir?

No corporal.

I'd like you to stay behind.

Uh begging you pardon sir, but my orders are to protect you at all times.

Well yes, but I'm quite sure I'll be safe with Mr. Adams.

Mind if I at least ask where you're going sir?

I thought we might take a little walk in the woods.

Maybe stop by and visit some wolves.

Without a rifle?

Why not?

The wolves don't have any rifles.

Mr. Blodgett could I talk to you alone please?

Certainly.

Excuse me?

Sir you can't do this.

Why not?

Uh, wilderness just doesn't any place for a gentleman like yourself.

I mean you don't take the animals you're going out there with a pack of wolves.

There ain't no telling what's going to happen to you.

Thank you for your concern corporal.

Shall we go Mr. Adams?

That man is plum crazy you know it?

But I warned him didn't I? You heard me? I told him.

Yeah there ain't nothing going to happen to you man.

Adams will look out for him.

Now Elmer was hoping to help overcome his problem on that walk in the woods with Adams.

Meanwhile Ben had another kind of problem.

Playing uncle to a playful young bear cub.

Well Ben ain't one to get annoyed too easy but that cub was a little bit more than a dog.

And that cub was sure trying his patience.

The cub just kept interrupting his rest.

He figured it was time to teach him some manners.

But that cub weren't about to stand still for a lesson in good behavior.

And the best place to avoid addressing down was up a tree.

He figured Ben couldn't climb up there.

And he was right of course.

Well old Ben decided to rest a while till the cub got tired and clung down.

But that cub sure was full of mischief.

Figuring away to pester Ben from way up on that limb.

Ben ain't never been so vexed and frustrated.

If you could understand bear talk you might say he was telling that little cub he was going to get it down.

He was going to get it good when his papa come back.

But that weren't likely to happen soon like.

The cub's papa was having himself a time pieced in on the fish.

Trapped in the pool backed up by the rocks that had tumbled across the stream when the earthquake shook them out.

What's that?

That's a blue fox.

It's a young one.

Nothing to be afraid of.

It's all right.

Won't the wolves get it?

No they respect one another.

Hi girl.

Coogie's a proud and most beautiful animal in the summer.

As long as you don't rile them they'll leave you alone.

Don't tell me they're friendly.

I didn't say that.

If you know bother the cubs or invade their territory they just as soon stay to themselves.

I know a lot of people like that.

Animals can sense when humans mean them harm.

Like men with guns or with sticks.

Trapped inside that

A little Bobcat kits curiosity

and his brother's playfulness got him in a terrible fix.

That's inside that hollow log with no way to get out.

And there weren't nothing his brother could do about it.

Hold it, Elmer.

It's inside the log.

It sure is.

Must have rolled down his hill.

It's a cat.

What's your doin' out here in the woods?

Hello.

When I was a little boy, I had one that looked very much the same.

I named it Tiger.

Tiger? Mm-hmm.

I named my dog Caesar.

You seem to be a man that loves animals?

Sure I do, taim ones.

Well, you've just held your first wild animal.

That's a Bobcat. Bobcat?

Bobcat.

Bobcat.

Bobcat.

Take him.

Heh, heh, heh.

Come on, Elmer.

ities starting.

I don't know.

Waltz, who's just watching play for a while.

There's no problem.

Are you sure?

I mean, everything I've read about them and all the stories I've heard from the ranchers.

There's nothing friendlier than Waltz.

Man's been taming him for years.

In fact, he even bred him with dogs for pets.

But everything I've researched makes them out to be wild and dangerous.

You've got the right to be safe in your home, Elmo.

It's all the animals one. It's when you invade their privacy.

There's problems. I bet you you didn't know that a wolf will stay with his mate his whole life.

They'll never desert their pups.

In fact, he's the most friendly animal in the most loyal animal in the woods.

Come on, Elmo.

Come on, Elmo.

Hi there, fellas.

Haven't seen you for a while.

Hi there. You're all looking mighty good.

Peared like Elmo was going to lick the fear of critters that gripped him so hard.

He was thinking this was his best chance to do it so he could hold his head up like a man.

But when one of the wolves trotted over to say hello,

Elmo just kind of fell apart inside.

It was awful for him to realize he couldn't face up to his deer.

That fella in there, he's going to need a lot of cheering up.

Maybe things will look better tomorrow.

You mean never go back in the woods with you again?

Now let's see what we can do about that.

Warm enough for you, Elmo.

Mm-hmm.

Why did I do it, Adams? Why did I run?

Am I as hopeless as people think I am, but if I don't overcome this thing,

it's going to be the end of me with any, maybe even my job.

Took a lot of courage to go with me today, Elmo.

Now, hopeless man would have never told the corporal to stay behind with his rifle.

Elmo?

You know it could be. Do you read too many books?

I read a lot of them tall tales. They write about wolves,

and they ain't merry a word of truth in them.

But people say otherwise.

Elmo, if an animal ever needed a friend, it's the wolf.

The Indians knew that long ago.

What's that Indian legend that Nacoma told us, Jack?

Oh, about the wolves howling at night?

Yeah. The Indians saved many moons ago,

that the animals were the only ones that lived on the plains.

And then when man come along with his fears and his hatreds,

all the critters left the valleys and the rivers and went up into the high country for safety.

But the wolves stayed behind. They wanted to be friends with men.

But man feared the wolf. And he chased them away. And they became enemies.

Now the Indians say that someday a man will come along,

and they call him Chikumseh, which means friend of the wolves.

And that's why the wolves howl at night, waiting and hoping for their friend to come.

Maybe the wolves says what you can do for them, Elmo.

Just after dawn, Ben was mighty happy to get over to the cabin after Martha

come back and took over with the cub. Now the corporal,

well, he's probably a dream of bears and other wild critters,

because when Ben ambled up for a look, see it kind of disturbed him some.

Well, all Ben was interested in was a good snooze.

So he headed into the cabin, planning to catch up on the rest he lost during a sleepless night,

looking after Martha's cub. Now it ain't like Ben at all,

but right then he was a might-invious of them that had a good night's sleep behind.

And Adam's blanket was just what he needed to keep him snug in the early chill.

Morning, Ben. Martha and the customer must be all right, or else you wouldn't be here.

You want the blanket, you can have it.

Here, I'll tuck in so you can be nice and warm.

It's all right. It's all right. You get some sleep.

Because he had a big day coming up, trying to help Elmo.

Adam was figured he'd grab just a few more wings, but that weren't to be.

Martha had a problem, so naturally she comes to the cabin.

Looking for Adam's band.

But that carpal certainly weren't neither of them.

Martha was hoping Adam's band can help her find her missing mate.

Oh, look!

Oh, look!

Oh, look.

Howdy, Martha.

Oh!

George must not be around now.

That's nothing to worry about.

Oh.

He never goes too far.

Come on, let's go have a look.

Oh.

After you, Martha.

Yellmer was probably dreaming about his lady friend back home.

He just kept sleeping.

Even when Joshua up and stole his glasses away.

Well Martha, I see you come sure with ya.

Ah, wait a minute.

There's a Bible! There's a Bible everywhere!

Hold it now.

What's all the commotion?

There's a Bible everywhere! Get your rifle! Call the sentries!

Can't you see that's just Martha?

She's upset because George ain't back yet.

There's just a place I've ever seen. I'll tell ya.

You got men talking to bears, bears talking to men.

If I put that in my report to my commanding officer, he's gonna think I'm crazy.

He'll have me court marshals, you know that, don't ya?

Ohhh!

Adams!

Morning, Tacoma.

What brings you here so early?

I feel like I'm sure that's what I'm talking about.

There's no fish in the river at your village.

Well, is there any water?

I don't know.

I'm sure that's what I'm talking about.

Well, how can that be, Jack?

There's a little water and no fish.

We better go see what's wrong.

Oh, what about the green horn and the...

Corporal?

We'd best take them along.

I'll get him.

Martha, I want you to go home and wait for George.

Ohhh!

What's going on outside?

Oh, well, it seems we got a little trouble this morning.

Amazon me is gonna go help a friend of ours.

You wanna come along?

Oh, sure.

Just as soon as I find my glasses.

I set them right here last night.

There they are.

They were stole by a ring-tailed bandit.

Why are you such a pesky critter?

Now, Joshua, give me the man's glasses.

You're not supposed to mess around with these things.

Say, these are real good glasses.

I know the things in this cabin I never saw before.

I know what you mean.

I can't see you very well without them either.

Oh, well, I don't need glasses.

Not in many different places.

Well, when we spotted him later, old George was still having a good time.

I think he was a little bit of a good friend.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

I know what he was doing.

We spotted him later, old George was still having a feast fee show the pool that earthquake can cause.

Hello, Pete.

George is sure having himself a time, evil.

Well, that's what happened to your fish, Nicoma.

That slide's blocked up the stream.

We're gonna have to pull that dam down.

I'll get a rope and see if we can pull those rocks out in number seven.

There's one right here.

That'saba, you have some rope, don't you?

Yes, sir.

Give him a hand, please.

Yes, sir.

Give me one end.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Fuck.

Seeing that the purple wasn't looking,

I emptied his rifle and took his cartridges

and casey-animated the ideas about

trying some target practice on the craters.

Ben, we're gonna need your help.

It's amazing that we've been a vase of orders.

I don't give a mortas.

Ben knows in times like these we work together, like partners.

A man and the animal partners.

Maybe you think men in nature ought to be enemies, Elmer?

I'm coming, Ben.

And may have.

Well, Statham set out to unblock in that stream.

Elmer started pondering what he had said.

Elmer was trying to sort out all the new ideas

piling up from Adam's word when he seen that wolf nearby.

And he got to think and he had to stop feeling the wild critters

was his enemies if he was gonna lose his fear.

That was one of them turning points that happens in a man's life.

Probably one of the most important Elmer would ever have.

All of a sudden he realized his fear wasn't just to the animals.

It was much bigger than that.

It was facing all the problems in life.

And he had to try and overcome the fear all by itself.

Well, Statham, you look like George has got his fill

and has taken some home to Martha.

Mr. Blodgett!

Mr. Blodgett! Mr. Adams, Mr. Blodgett's gone!

Mr. Blodgett!

Mr. Blodgett!

You see a minute ago?

A man out there wandering around in the wilderness by himself

has got no protection at all.

How could you let him do this, scared as he is?

Well, it can't be far off, honey.

Mr. Blodgett, my responsibility, sir.

I'll go with you, Corporal.

I'm not gonna shoot any of your precious animals

not unless I'm a tank.

Adams, he sure ain't gonna shoot nothing.

I emptied his rifle and took his ammunition.

You know what numbers out to do, don't you?

Sure, I know what he's out to do.

And if anything happens to him out there,

he'll never come around our way of thinking on the valley law.

I know it.

Well, ain't you gonna go get him?

He wants to face his problem on his own.

We got to let him.

I'll go see you, don't get in any trouble.

Now, a wolf is one of the smartest critters they is.

And there's some that might say the wolf elmer was following

since the human problem elmer was wrestling with.

And that maybe he had a plan to help.

Mr. Blodgett!

Come on here.

That's the way.

That's the way.

Now you got him.

Mr. Adams!

Mr. Jack!

Jack!

Where's Mr. Adams at? I need some help.

Hey, he's off looking for elmer.

But don't worry, did he bring him back?

Those are his tracks over there?

There could be.

Well, I'm following him. I can't just wait here.

Now young feller, speaking of tracks, did I ever tell you about the time

I was scotten for the USB cavalry number four?

Old fair weather, he wouldn't go nowhere.

It's without old eyes of the cavalry jack.

They called me in them.

Could you help me, please, sir?

Could you help me?

I guess I better.

You either get lost or fall on the bare pit.

Nicoma, I'll be back in the beer.

Thank you.

Number seven, you wait here.

The trail was as plain as can be.

But the situation out there was mighty critical.

And I had to keep the corporal from interviewing her.

Now, if you're of a mind to, I'll teach you something about track.

It might help you make sergeant one day.

I'll find two as long as they don't slow us down.

Now, now, you see here, there's no marmacoon come down from the river.

I'm going to go to the beach.

I'm going to go to the beach.

I'm going to go to the beach.

I'm going to go to the beach.

I'm going to go to the beach.

There's no marmacoon come down from there with her little ones,

get them printed water.

You see?

She has one and three little ones.

Which way do we go?

Oh, off this way.

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Here.

You see that?

That there is one of Elmer's tracks left foot.

What's that right there, huh?

Is he following something or something following him?

That's a wolf track, isn't it?

Well, yeah, it could be, but don't worry about it.

Adam's just watching him.

He'll take care of watching him.

You mean Adams didn't go out there to bring him back here?

Well, not exactly all.

Mr. Blodgett! Mr. Blodgett!

Now, Elmer's heart was a beating a little faster.

He had a feeling he was close to a moment of truth.

A moment of truth, as they say.

Especially when he saw that wolf get himself cocked and thick.

The feeling was stronger and ever that somehow he was going to stand right up to his fears and banish him once and for all.

Looks like you're caught.

I can help you.

If you let me.

I'm your friend.

I'll help you get you loose.

Boy.

Now, Adam's the boy.

He knew ever one of them wolves.

They were all friendly and Elmer was safe.

He figured Elmer'd best be left alone to meet the challenge he was facing.

Wait a minute.

Okay.

No.

Wow.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

I did it.

I did it.

Yes.

I did it.

I did it.

I did it.

Yes.

Yes.

Oh, no. Look at that.

Don't move, Mr. Plodgett. Don't move.

Now, just calm down.

You think I'm going to hurt you? Look over there.

Oh.

Oh.

I did it.

I did it.

I did it.

Well, hello there.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Look at that.

Oh.

He knew he'd hurt you.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Well, the stream was cleared now and all the critters was enjoying themselves just like they did before them rocks fell down. Except George, that is. He just couldn't understand where all them tasty fish had gone.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Excuse me, sir.

Could I last you saddle bags on for you?

Yes, Corporal. Thank you.

Yes.

Uh, sir.

I'd like to apologize for my unsoldurally conduct out there.

It's quite all right, Corporal.

that there's nothing to be afraid of.

Accept yourself.

Yes, sir. I think you're right about that.

A few vegetables for you.

Thank you.

Well, I'll be writing a full report on my return.

And I will inform you of Congress's views

and their decision, of course.

I'm sure they'll make the right one.

Understanding the truth is all I can ask.

Well, I will see to it that they understand that.

There's one more thing you can ask them for me, Elmer.

After Congress has worked out a way for people to be safe where they live,

ask them to do something for the animals.

What do you mean?

There's plenty of land up here in the high country.

Ask them to turn it over to the animals

and to pass a law that man can't come up here with guns.

Excellent idea.

You may be outnumbered, Mr. Adams, but you're not alone.

And it is small reward, but I offer you my deepest thanks.

That Indian legend that says a friend of the wolves will come along.

I think you're him.

No, Mr. Adams. We both know who the real friend of the wolf is.

So do the wolves.

The real friend of the wolves.

It's their prayers first.

We thank you, Lord, for thy plentiful bounty.

Amen. That's a good boy.

Hey, Adams.

Hi, Jack.

Thanks, Inspector. See you till tomorrow.

Yeah, I'd bring you the news. Good news. Look at this.

All the way from Washington, D.C.

It's from Elmer.

Right. And there ain't gonna be no bounty on no wolves or animals or anything.

You'll need this. You're right small.

No, it's big enough.

You need?

Dear friend, Adams, upon the advice of the Department of the Interior,

the U.S. Congress will not consider creating any bounty on wild animals.

I have not forgotten your excellent suggestion.

I am now working on a proposal which will create a system of national parks

wherein all wildlife will be protected by law in that marvelous manner.

Now, I don't expect this dream to come true in our lifetime,

but when it does, put a glorious gift will be to the people of the nation.

My bride, Annie joins in sending best wishes.

Sincerely, Elmer.

Do you think that'll ever happen, Adams? I mean, about the parks and all.

I sure hope so, Jack.

That'll be a great day, won't it, babe?

Truly a great day.

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Heh!

Deep inside the forest is adoring to another land.

Here is our life and home.

We are staying here forever in the beauty of this place, although

we keep on hoping.

Maybe there's a world where we don't have to run.

Maybe there's a time where color all living free and hardly in majesty.

Take me home.

Take me home.