The Bear Den https://www.americanbear.org/podcasts/the-bear-den/ 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. We also feature individuals and organizations making a difference for wildlife and all eight bear species. 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! Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:32:15 +0000 en-US © 2025 American Bear Association American Bear Association Podcast American Bear Association episodic 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. We also feature individuals and organizations making a difference for wildlife and all eight bear species. 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! American Bear Association false https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg The Bear Den https://www.americanbear.org/podcasts/the-bear-den/ 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. We also feature individuals and organizations making a difference for wildlife and all eight bear species. 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! No yes a324e47b-d8ac-5b94-8db5-65eb4e2547d6 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Episode 28 -Keep The Adventure Going: A Chat with Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault  https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-28-keep-the-adventure-going-a-chat-with-grant-breidenbach-from-bear-vault/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-28-keep-the-adventure-going-a-chat-with-grant-breidenbach-from-bear-vault Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:22 +0000 73e3dc08-fea2-507b-83f3-f6cd1b725791 Episode 28 – Keep The Adventure Going: A Chat with Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault
In this episode of The Bear Den, Philip sits down with Grant to discuss bear safety in the backcountry, the conservation mission behind Bear Vault bear canisters, and how proper bear-resistant food storage plays a critical role in reducing... Read more

]]> full 28 1 Episode 28 – Keep The Adventure Going: A Chat with Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault
In this episode of The Bear Den, Philip sits down with Grant to discuss bear safety in the backcountry, the conservation mission behind Bear Vault bear canisters, and how proper bear-resistant food storage plays a critical role in reducing... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 28 -Keep The Adventure Going: A Chat with Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault  false no 00:59:59 No no Episode 27 – Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: A chat with Photographer Gordy Lindgren all about the Northern Lights https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-27-keep-your-eyes-on-the-skies-a-chat-with-photographer-gordy-lindgren-all-about-the-northern-lights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-27-keep-your-eyes-on-the-skies-a-chat-with-photographer-gordy-lindgren-all-about-the-northern-lights Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:05 +0000 c55d9851-a0c8-55aa-b859-8187f62f6883 Episode 27 – Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: A chat with Photographer Gordy Lindgren all about the Northern Lights
Philip chats to Gordy Lindgren, volunteer at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and Northern Lights photography expert. Any chance Gordy gets he is out capturing the Northern Lights! In this conversation, he shares his... Read more

]]> full 27 2 Episode 27 – Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: A chat with Photographer Gordy Lindgren all about the Northern Lights
Philip chats to Gordy Lindgren, volunteer at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and Northern Lights photography expert. Any chance Gordy gets he is out capturing the Northern Lights! In this conversation, he shares his... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 27 – Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: A chat with Photographer Gordy Lindgren all about the Northern Lights false no 00:51:35 No no Episode 26 – Healing Through Nature: A chat with OFI Australia President Kobe Steele https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-26-healing-through-nature-a-chat-with-ofi-australia-president-kobe-steele/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-26-healing-through-nature-a-chat-with-ofi-australia-president-kobe-steele Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:12 +0000 e60a78d7-a39e-56a3-af31-8e6cab9c863a Episode 26 – Healing Through Nature: A chat with OFI Australia President Kobe Steele
Philip sits down with Orangutan Foundation International Australia (OFIA) President, Kobe Steele. Kobe has led a fascinating life, being the first woman in Australia to host her own national music TV show with plenty of stories to tell, to leading... Read more

]]> full 26 2 Episode 26 – Healing Through Nature: A chat with OFI Australia President Kobe Steele
Philip sits down with Orangutan Foundation International Australia (OFIA) President, Kobe Steele. Kobe has led a fascinating life, being the first woman in Australia to host her own national music TV show with plenty of stories to tell, to leading... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 26 – Healing Through Nature: A chat with OFI Australia President Kobe Steele false no 01:17:48 No no Episode 25 – Relentless Snares: A chat with Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder & zookeeper Lesley Small https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-25-relentless-snares-a-chat-with-sumatran-sun-bear-team-ssbt-founder-zookeeper-lesley-small/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-25-relentless-snares-a-chat-with-sumatran-sun-bear-team-ssbt-founder-zookeeper-lesley-small Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:31 +0000 c864294b-430c-5c2e-b275-90bc3b071faa Episode 25 – Relentless Snares: A chat with Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder & zookeeper Lesley Small
Back in May 2025, Philip joined Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder Lesley Small in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia to visit the SSBT rescue facility. One night, they sat down to talk about Lesley’s journey from zookeeping... Read more

]]> full 25 2 Episode 25 – Relentless Snares: A chat with Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder & zookeeper Lesley Small
Back in May 2025, Philip joined Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder Lesley Small in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia to visit the SSBT rescue facility. One night, they sat down to talk about Lesley’s journey from zookeeping... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 25 – Relentless Snares: A chat with Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder & zookeeper Lesley Small false no 00:45:45 No no Episode 24 – How To Communicate with Your Bear: A chat with zookeeper & Animal Trainer Adrienne https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-24-how-to-communicate-with-your-bear-a-chat-with-zookeeper-animal-trainer-adrienne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-24-how-to-communicate-with-your-bear-a-chat-with-zookeeper-animal-trainer-adrienne Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:05 +0000 3e802393-805d-5f66-bf2f-7132cbebc921 Episode 24 – How To Communicate with Your Bear: A chat with zookeeper & Animal Trainer Adrienne
Philip catches up with zookeeper and animal trainer, Adrienne to talk about how beneficial training can be in the rehabilitation of rescued bears, and together they reflect on their experiences working with bears in Borneo. The conversation... Read more

]]> full 24 2 Episode 24 – How To Communicate with Your Bear: A chat with zookeeper & Animal Trainer Adrienne
Philip catches up with zookeeper and animal trainer, Adrienne to talk about how beneficial training can be in the rehabilitation of rescued bears, and together they reflect on their experiences working with bears in Borneo. The conversation... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 24 – How To Communicate with Your Bear: A chat with zookeeper & Animal Trainer Adrienne false no 01:03:49 No no Episode 23 – Life Is One: A chat with Filmmaker and Sun Bear Outreach Founder Patrick Rouxel https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-23-life-is-one-a-chat-with-filmmaker-and-sun-bear-outreach-founder-patrick-rouxel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-23-life-is-one-a-chat-with-filmmaker-and-sun-bear-outreach-founder-patrick-rouxel Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000 0e950642-a154-5296-a219-549587e6248e Episode 23 – Life Is One: A chat with Filmmaker and Sun Bear Outreach Founder Patrick Rouxel
Today Philip chats to Patrick Rouxel. Patrick shares his journey from the film industry to becoming a wildlife documentary filmmaker and conservationist. His documentary “Green” is a multi-award-winning film and is free to watch on YouTube. With... Read more

]]> full 23 2 Episode 23 – Life Is One: A chat with Filmmaker and Sun Bear Outreach Founder Patrick Rouxel
Today Philip chats to Patrick Rouxel. Patrick shares his journey from the film industry to becoming a wildlife documentary filmmaker and conservationist. His documentary “Green” is a multi-award-winning film and is free to watch on YouTube. With... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 23 – Life Is One: A chat with Filmmaker and Sun Bear Outreach Founder Patrick Rouxel false no 00:45:38 No no Episode 22 – Magic Moments: A chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 2) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-22-magic-moments-a-chat-with-jakarta-animal-aid-network-jaan-founder-femke-den-haas-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-22-magic-moments-a-chat-with-jakarta-animal-aid-network-jaan-founder-femke-den-haas-part-2 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:45 +0000 84e4f620-d652-5f48-a602-713e649cae85 Episode 22 – Magic Moments: A chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 2)
In the second part of their chat Philip and Femke, founder of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), discuss the ongoing issue of dancing monkeys in Indonesia, the establishment of a wildlife sanctuary in Sumatra, collaborating... Read more

]]> full 22 2 Episode 22 – Magic Moments: A chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 2)
In the second part of their chat Philip and Femke, founder of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), discuss the ongoing issue of dancing monkeys in Indonesia, the establishment of a wildlife sanctuary in Sumatra, collaborating... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 22 – Magic Moments: A chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 2) false no 00:49:38 No no Episode 21 – Push for Change: A Chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 1) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-21-push-for-change-a-chat-with-jakarta-animal-aid-network-jaan-founder-femke-den-haas-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-21-push-for-change-a-chat-with-jakarta-animal-aid-network-jaan-founder-femke-den-haas-part-1 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:03 +0000 2b1a0654-48dd-5f1a-a462-e8fc48c1cf6c Episode 21 – Push for Change: A Chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 1)
In the first of two episodes, Philip talks to Femke Den Haas, founder of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN). Femke has been described as one of Indonesia’s most effective activists. Femke shares how she... Read more

]]> full 21 2 Episode 21 – Push for Change: A Chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 1)
In the first of two episodes, Philip talks to Femke Den Haas, founder of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN). Femke has been described as one of Indonesia’s most effective activists. Femke shares how she... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 21 – Push for Change: A Chat with Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) Founder Femke Den Haas (Part 1) false no 00:53:09 No no Episode 20 – Sun Bear Rehabilitation https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-20-sun-bear-rehabilitation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-20-sun-bear-rehabilitation Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:02 +0000 98c3d25f-0963-5ee7-ae24-12a8a4c3f31e Episode 20 – Sun Bear Rehabilitation
Philip shares his first-hand experiences in Indonesia raising and rehabilitating orphaned sun bear cubs such as Bubu, Shannon and Yogi (he insists that he didn’t name them!). Philip talks about the joys of watching the sun bear cubs learn to be bears but also discusses the challenges and... Read more

]]> full 20 2 Episode 20 – Sun Bear Rehabilitation
Philip shares his first-hand experiences in Indonesia raising and rehabilitating orphaned sun bear cubs such as Bubu, Shannon and Yogi (he insists that he didn’t name them!). Philip talks about the joys of watching the sun bear cubs learn to be bears but also discusses the challenges and... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 20 – Sun Bear Rehabilitation false no 00:47:27 No no Episode 19 – Meet the Interns https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-19-meet-the-interns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-19-meet-the-interns Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:58 +0000 154fc0ab-d80d-54a7-b7de-9268faf37cae Episode 19 – Meet the Interns
You’ve heard enough from Philip about the sanctuary – it’s time to hear what the interns think. In this episode, interns from the 2025 season share their impressions and experiences at the sanctuary. From memorable moments with the bears to their favourite fun facts, they give a fresh... Read more

]]> full 19 2 Episode 19 – Meet the Interns
You’ve heard enough from Philip about the sanctuary – it’s time to hear what the interns think. In this episode, interns from the 2025 season share their impressions and experiences at the sanctuary. From memorable moments with the bears to their favourite fun facts, they give a fresh... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 19 – Meet the Interns false no 00:36:16 No no Episode 18 – The First Resort: A chat with Minnesota North Woods local, Cabin O’Pines resort owner, Ross Coyer https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-18-the-first-resort-a-chat-with-minnesota-north-woods-local-cabin-opines-resort-owner-ross-coyer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-18-the-first-resort-a-chat-with-minnesota-north-woods-local-cabin-opines-resort-owner-ross-coyer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:48 +0000 2c1ec3fc-adb6-5e74-bda4-f1a8bb481d5e Episode 18 – The First Resort: A chat with Minnesota North Woods local, Cabin O’Pines resort owner, Ross Coyer
Philip chats to Ross Coyer, fifth generation owner of the family run Cabin O’Pines resort. Located just a few miles down the road from the sanctuary, Philip and Ross discuss his memories growing up near... Read more

]]> full 18 2 Episode 18 – The First Resort: A chat with Minnesota North Woods local, Cabin O’Pines resort owner, Ross Coyer
Philip chats to Ross Coyer, fifth generation owner of the family run Cabin O’Pines resort. Located just a few miles down the road from the sanctuary, Philip and Ross discuss his memories growing up near... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 18 – The First Resort: A chat with Minnesota North Woods local, Cabin O’Pines resort owner, Ross Coyer false no 00:41:14 No no Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-17-bearwise-a-chat-with-minnesota-department-of-natural-resources-bear-project-leader-andy-tri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-17-bearwise-a-chat-with-minnesota-department-of-natural-resources-bear-project-leader-andy-tri Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:40 +0000 80bf958f-1531-581c-bbbd-8b1631b02b35 Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri
Philip is joined by Andy Tri, Bear Project Leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), for an in-depth conversation on bear conservation and management.

Together, they explore Andy’s fascinating career journey and field experiences, diving... Read more

]]> full 17 2 Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri
Philip is joined by Andy Tri, Bear Project Leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), for an in-depth conversation on bear conservation and management.

Together, they explore Andy’s fascinating career journey and field experiences, diving... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri false no 01:05:56 No no Episode 16 – 2025 Season Overview ft. ABA President Steph Horner https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-16-2025-season-overview-ft-aba-president-steph-horner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-16-2025-season-overview-ft-aba-president-steph-horner Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:16 +0000 7d0e5061-ed11-53e9-9714-0d0bbe0e50ba Episode 16 – 2025 Season Overview ft. ABA President Steph Horner
Hello! It’s been a minute since our last episode, so to kick things off Philip does some catching up ABA President on how 2025 went at the sanctuary. There is much to discuss, from celebrating the miracle that is flushing toilets to... Read more

]]> full 16 2 Episode 16 – 2025 Season Overview ft. ABA President Steph Horner
Hello! It’s been a minute since our last episode, so to kick things off Philip does some catching up ABA President on how 2025 went at the sanctuary. There is much to discuss, from celebrating the miracle that is flushing toilets to... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 16 – 2025 Season Overview ft. ABA President Steph Horner false no 01:16:35 No no The Bear Den 2 Update + Wojtek & Winnipeg https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-2-update-wojtek-winnipeg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-2-update-wojtek-winnipeg Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12680 The Bear Den 2 Update + Wojtek & Winnipeg

Join Philip as he gives a teaser of what’s to come in the next season of The Bear Den, and we hear the stories of two renowned and inspirational bears, Wojtek & Winnipeg!

The Bear Den Artwork is by Asha Kaur

Contact: pstubley@americanbear.org
Find... Read more

]]> trailer 2 The Bear Den 2 Update + Wojtek & Winnipeg

Join Philip as he gives a teaser of what’s to come in the next season of The Bear Den, and we hear the stories of two renowned and inspirational bears, Wojtek & Winnipeg!

The Bear Den Artwork is by Asha Kaur

Contact: pstubley@americanbear.org
Find... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg The Bear Den 2 Update + Wojtek & Winnipeg false no 00:11:13 No no Episode 15 – Founder Tales: Pieces of the Sanctuary ft. Klari Lea (Part 4) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-15-founder-tales-pieces-of-the-sanctuary-ft-klari-lea-part-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-15-founder-tales-pieces-of-the-sanctuary-ft-klari-lea-part-4 Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12383 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!).

The Founder Tales series documents the history of the... Read more

]]> full 14 1 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!).

The Founder Tales series documents the history of the... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 15 – Founder Tales: Pieces of the Sanctuary ft. Klari Lea (Part 4) false no 00:49:26 No no Episode 14 – Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-14-founder-tales-seeds-of-hope-ft-klari-lea-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-14-founder-tales-seeds-of-hope-ft-klari-lea-part-3 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12382 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... Read more

]]> full 14 1 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... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 14 – Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3) false no 00:57:10 No no Episode 13 – Never Cry Wolf: A Chat with Voyageurs Wolf Project Team Lead Tom Gable https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-13-never-cry-wolf-a-chat-with-voyageurs-wolf-project-team-lead-tom-gable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-13-never-cry-wolf-a-chat-with-voyageurs-wolf-project-team-lead-tom-gable Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:54 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12381 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 on wolf research and conservation. They talk about... Read more

]]> full 13 1 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 on wolf research and conservation. They talk about... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 13 – Never Cry Wolf: A Chat with Voyageurs Wolf Project Team Lead Tom Gable false no 01:19:43 No no Episode 12 – Snapshot: Interview w/ Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer & Author Stan Tekiela https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-12-snapshot-interview-w-wildlife-photographer-author-stan-tekila/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-12-snapshot-interview-w-wildlife-photographer-author-stan-tekila Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:52 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12349 Episode 12 – Snapshot: Interview w/ Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer & Author Stan Tekiela

Philip is joined by Stan Tekiela, who discusses his 40+ year career working in the wildlife field. For over 20 years, Stan has visited the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and led countless photo workshops in that time. Together Philip and Stan cover... Read more

]]> full 12 1 Episode 12 – Snapshot: Interview w/ Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer & Author Stan Tekiela

Philip is joined by Stan Tekiela, who discusses his 40+ year career working in the wildlife field. For over 20 years, Stan has visited the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and led countless photo workshops in that time. Together Philip and Stan cover... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 12 – Snapshot: Interview w/ Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer & Author Stan Tekiela false no 01:06:59 No no Episode 11 – Founder Tales: Taking over from Vince ft. Karen Hauserman (Part 2) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-11-volunteer-tales-taking-over-from-vince-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-11-volunteer-tales-taking-over-from-vince-part-2 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:08 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11856 Episode 11 – Founder Tales: Taking over from Vince (Part 2)
ABA Co-Founder Karen Hauserman continues her story detailing Vince’s declining health and her first meeting with Bill and Klari Lea, and how the three of them went on to form the ABA. Karen also reflects on bears she met over the years, her... Read more

]]> full 11 1 Episode 11 – Founder Tales: Taking over from Vince (Part 2)
ABA Co-Founder Karen Hauserman continues her story detailing Vince’s declining health and her first meeting with Bill and Klari Lea, and how the three of them went on to form the ABA. Karen also reflects on bears she met over the years, her... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 11 – Founder Tales: Taking over from Vince ft. Karen Hauserman (Part 2) false no 00:27:40 No no Episode 10 – Founder Tales: Meeting Vince ft. Karen Hauserman (Part 1) https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-10 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:48 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11853 Episode 10 – Founder Tales: Meeting Vince (Part 1)
Philip is joined by ABA Co-Founder Karen Hauserman in the first of a two-parter! They chat about how the property was in the “before times”, before the sanctuary was founded. Karen details how she came to the Northwoods and her first meeting with Vince in... Read more

]]> full 10 1 Episode 10 – Founder Tales: Meeting Vince (Part 1)
Philip is joined by ABA Co-Founder Karen Hauserman in the first of a two-parter! They chat about how the property was in the “before times”, before the sanctuary was founded. Karen details how she came to the Northwoods and her first meeting with Vince in... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 10 – Founder Tales: Meeting Vince ft. Karen Hauserman (Part 1) false no 00:28:30 No no Episode 9 – Out On A Limb https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-nine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-nine Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11852 Episode 9 – Out on a Limb
In 2016, Philip pulled a book off the shelf entitled “Out on a Limb” by Benjamin Kilham. Benjamin Kilham has rehabilitated hundreds of black bears cubs in New Hampshire. Walking with them in the forest has helped him detail bear communications, vocalisations, body language and other behaviours,... Read more

]]> full 9 1 Episode 9 – Out on a Limb
In 2016, Philip pulled a book off the shelf entitled “Out on a Limb” by Benjamin Kilham. Benjamin Kilham has rehabilitated hundreds of black bears cubs in New Hampshire. Walking with them in the forest has helped him detail bear communications, vocalisations, body language and other behaviours,... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 9 – Out On A Limb false no 00:47:33 No no Episode 8 – Myths & Misconceptions https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-eight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-eight Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:33 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11851 Episode 8 – Myths & Misconceptions
There are many myths and misconceptions about the North American black bear. Join Philip as he reviews the myths and counter these with the facts. This episode dives into folklore, misunderstood behavior, and scientific truths, all in an effort to separate fact from fiction including topics on... Read more

]]> full 8 1 Episode 8 – Myths & Misconceptions
There are many myths and misconceptions about the North American black bear. Join Philip as he reviews the myths and counter these with the facts. This episode dives into folklore, misunderstood behavior, and scientific truths, all in an effort to separate fact from fiction including topics on... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 8 – Myths & Misconceptions false no 00:26:36 No no Episode 7 – ABA President Interview w/Steph Horner https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-seven/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-seven Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:06 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11850 Episode 7 – ABA President Interview w/Steph Horner
During a visit to the sanctuary in summer 2024 Philip sat down for a chat with ABA President, Steph Horner. We discussed how she gained her love of animals, the challenges of running a non-profit, bears she has connected with over the years and some of... Read more

]]> full 7 1 Episode 7 – ABA President Interview w/Steph Horner
During a visit to the sanctuary in summer 2024 Philip sat down for a chat with ABA President, Steph Horner. We discussed how she gained her love of animals, the challenges of running a non-profit, bears she has connected with over the years and some of... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 7 – ABA President Interview w/Steph Horner false no 00:50:56 No no Episode 6 – Bear Necessities ft. Bill Lea https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-six/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-six Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11849 Episode 6 – Bear Necessities
Ever wondered what its like to volunteer at the sanctuary? Join Philip as he takes us through what has changed at the sanctuary over the last ten years and why volunteering at the sanctuary is an experience unlike many others. Listeners will enjoy insights on volunteering and learn... Read more

]]> full 6 1 Episode 6 – Bear Necessities
Ever wondered what its like to volunteer at the sanctuary? Join Philip as he takes us through what has changed at the sanctuary over the last ten years and why volunteering at the sanctuary is an experience unlike many others. Listeners will enjoy insights on volunteering and learn... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 6 – Bear Necessities ft. Bill Lea false no 00:35:17 No no Episode 5 – Bear Safety ft. Amber Kornak https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-five/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-five Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:44 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11848 Episode 5 – Bear Safety
What are you supposed to do when you’re hiking out in bear country? Philip draws upon his own experiences hiking in Canada, before we welcome wildlife biologist, Amber Kornak, into the Bear Den. Having volunteered at the sanctuary many years ago, Amber has gone on to work in the... Read more

]]> full 5 1 Episode 5 – Bear Safety
What are you supposed to do when you’re hiking out in bear country? Philip draws upon his own experiences hiking in Canada, before we welcome wildlife biologist, Amber Kornak, into the Bear Den. Having volunteered at the sanctuary many years ago, Amber has gone on to work in the... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 5 – Bear Safety ft. Amber Kornak false no 00:41:11 No no Episode 4 – Radio Collared Bears https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/radio-collared-bears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=radio-collared-bears Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:54 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11847 Episode 4 – Radio Collared bears
There have been several bears with radio collars that have passed through the sanctuary over the years. In 2016 the ABA, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began its own radio collar programme and 5 bears in total were radio collared over a multi-year period,... Read more

]]> full 4 1 Episode 4 – Radio Collared bears
There have been several bears with radio collars that have passed through the sanctuary over the years. In 2016 the ABA, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began its own radio collar programme and 5 bears in total were radio collared over a multi-year period,... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 4 – Radio Collared Bears false no 00:35:57 No no Episode 3 – Humans and Bears https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-three/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-three Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:30 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11846 Episode 3 – Humans and Bears
Before Vince Shute passed away, the American Bear Association was formed in 1995. Its three founders were Karen Hauserman, Bill Lea and Klari Lea. It wasn’t an easy start for them and they had to establish rules at the sanctuary and wrestle with the question of feeding bears.... Read more

]]> full 3 3 Episode 3 – Humans and Bears
Before Vince Shute passed away, the American Bear Association was formed in 1995. Its three founders were Karen Hauserman, Bill Lea and Klari Lea. It wasn’t an easy start for them and they had to establish rules at the sanctuary and wrestle with the question of feeding bears.... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 3 – Humans and Bears false no 00:29:03 No no Episode 2 – The Bear Man https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-two Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:08 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11845 Episode 2 – The Bear Man
Who was Vince Shute, the man who started it all? We journey back over 100 years to learn about his humble beginnings, from having to leave school at a young age to support his family, and giving up his dreams of becoming a prize fighter, to owning a... Read more

]]> full 2 1 Episode 2 – The Bear Man
Who was Vince Shute, the man who started it all? We journey back over 100 years to learn about his humble beginnings, from having to leave school at a young age to support his family, and giving up his dreams of becoming a prize fighter, to owning a... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 2 – The Bear Man false no 00:25:31 No no Episode 1 – Bear With Me https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/the-bear-den-episode-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bear-den-episode-one Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11842 Episode 1 – Bear With Me
I’m Philip Stubley and join me as I introduce myself and the world of the American Bear Association. Over the course of the series, we’ll discuss the origins of the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, why we do what we do and learn all about North American black bears.... Read more

]]> full 1 1 Episode 1 – Bear With Me
I’m Philip Stubley and join me as I introduce myself and the world of the American Bear Association. Over the course of the series, we’ll discuss the origins of the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, why we do what we do and learn all about North American black bears.... Read more

]]> https://www.americanbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BearDenPodcastLogo-3-g-scaled.jpg Episode 1 – Bear With Me false no 00:21:46 No no