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The Bear Den

The Bear Den

By: American Bear Association
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 THE BEAR DEN PODCAST Join host, Philip Stubley, longtime volunteer and board member, in this series which lifts the lid on the American Bear Association (ABA), the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and talk all about our favorite subject – bears! The series details the formation of the ABA, who we are and why we do what we do. Listener’s will go on a journey dating back 100 years as we trace the ABA’s origins and detail the colourful, and sometimes controversial, life of Vince Shute. Along the way there will be many stories featuring colourful characters, both human and bear. There are interviews and contributions from key players ranging from ABA founders, staff and volunteers. Among other things, episodes will cover the sanctuary’s recent radio collar program and potential future volunteers and interns will also gain insight into the volunteer experience. Beyond the sanctuary we talk about bear conservation, bear behaviours, myth and misconceptions, and bear safety, including a chat with a wildlife biologist who survived a grizzly bear attack. This series is for people who have never heard of the ABA and for those who are familiar and want to know more. It’s for anyone interested in wildlife, history and remarkable stories!© 2025 American Bear Association Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Episode 15 - Founder Tales: Pieces of the Sanctuary ft. Klari Lea (Part 4)

    Episode 15 - Founder Tales: Pieces of the Sanctuary ft. Klari Lea (Part 4)
    May 6 2025

    Episode 15 – Founder Tales: Pieces of the Sanctuary ft. Klari Lea (Part 4)
    In the second part of Philip’s chat with Klari we learn more about the bears, the people and when people work together we can make a difference (and her rock collection!).

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    Contact: pstubley@americanbear.org
    Find out more: American Bear Association
    Facebook– Instagram: @vinceshutewildlife

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    49 mins
  • Episode 14 - Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3)

    Episode 14 - Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3)
    Apr 29 2025

    Episode 14 – Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3)

    Co-Founder Klari Lea joins Philip to talk about her passion for animal advocacy since childhood, meeting her husband, fellow co-founder, Bill Lea, and their arrival at the sanctuary. Klari talks about the early days of the wildlife sanctuary, and how the core principles of the ABA were laid down. These were not without their challenges as there was negative reactions from the local community, but they gradually brought in more structure and education. Klari also emphasizes the need for constant evolution and improvement in the sanctuary’s operations... Read more
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    57 mins
  • Episode 13 - Never Cry Wolf: A Chat with Voyageurs Wolf Project Team Lead Tom Gable

    Episode 13 - Never Cry Wolf: A Chat with Voyageurs Wolf Project Team Lead Tom Gable
    Apr 22 2025

    Episode 13 – Never Cry Wolf: A Chat with Voyageurs Wolf Project Team Lead Tom Gable

    Philip chats to Tom Gable, Project Team Lead, for the Voyageurs Wolf Project. With over a decades worth of experience working in Voyageurs National Park, Tom has a wealth of knowledge into wolf research and conservation. They talk about wolf ecology and Tom’s personal experiences out in the field and insights into the ongoing research of the Voyageurs Wolf Project. All this, plus the challenges of working with local communities and advice for budding “wolfologists.” What are you waiting for?

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    1 hr and 20 mins

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