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- Episode 20 – Sun Bear Rehabilitation
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 more48 min - Episode 19 – Meet the Interns
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 more37 min - Episode 18 – The First Resort: A chat with Minnesota North Woods local, Cabin O’Pines resort owner, Ross Coyer
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 more42 min - Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri
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
1 hr 6 min - Episode 16 – 2025 Season Overview ft. ABA President Steph Horner
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 more1 hr 17 min - The Bear Den 2 Update + Wojtek & Winnipeg
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!
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Find... Read more12 min - 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)
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
50 min - Episode 14 – Founder Tales: Seeds of Hope ft. Klari Lea (Part 3)
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
58 min - 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
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
1 hr 20 min - Episode 12 – Snapshot: Interview w/ Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer & Author Stan Tekiela
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
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About The Bear Den
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THE BEAR DEN PODCAST Join host, Philip Stubley, long-time 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 favourite subject – bears. The series details the formation of the ABA, and also spotlights bear species, and organizations making a difference around the world!
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. Philip also talks about his experience working sun bears and invites friends from different organizations into the Bear Den to discuss all eight bear species and MORE.
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!