The Bear Chronicles is a compilation of photos and stories submitted by you, the reader, about your encounters with Kodiak’s most famous resident — the Kodiak brown bear. Please share with us your stories and photos and take part in this community-written publication dedicated to you and the Kodiak brown bear.

Disclaimer: No purchase necessary to enter. Winners must be 18 years of age or older with a valid I.D. and Social Security Number. Prize winners will be chosen by popular vote between April 17 and May 1, 2013 and announced on Friday, May 3, 2013. People who have previously won a trip or prize more than $500 from Kodiak Daily Mirror or Mack's Sport Shop within the last 24 months are ineligible. Entries deemed inappropriate or explicit will not be published. Kodiak Daily Mirror and Mack's Sport Shop reserve the right to revise these rule at any time.