Spring Has Sprung
April 03, 2023
Finding Food
April 03, 2023
As the summer months approach, the diet of a bear cub will expand to include a wider variety of foods. In areas with abundant salmon populations, bear cubs will often feed heavily on these fish as they migrate upriver to spawn. In other regions, bear cubs may eat a variety of other fish species or small mammals such as ground squirrels. Additionally, bear cubs may continue to eat berries and fruits as they become available throughout the summer months. Overall, the diet of a bear cub is diverse and will depend on the availability of food in its particular habitat.
Moon & Star Go Fishing!
November 26, 2022
We are fortunate to get some live fish from a local hatchery so our cubs can practice this important skill. Here our grizzlies Moon & Star have their first try at fishing!
July 1st Open House: Success!
October 08, 2022
Just over 2000 people made the trip to visit NLWS and it was great to see so many familiar faces, as well as meeting new people. This being the only day each year public is allowed to visit (as we need to keep the animals wild to be released) it is always a great pleasure to share with our supporters what all we can achieve thanks to your help!
Family ties 1st Bear rescue 2022
January 16, 2022
Our first cub of 2022 arrived on January 11th from Fruitvale. Though unlikely to be a sibling to Skadi (who was caught 7km away from this one on Dec 29th) we thought we try. To our great delight Skadi immediately recognized her brother (who yet needs to get a name) and the two were reunited. We are so grateful to the COS, biologists and volunteers that got him to us and gave both cubs a world of happiness to be together again.
Bear Cubs Avalanche
December 01, 2021
Grizzly Rescue
July 11, 2021
On June 21st 2 grizzly cubs were orphaned near Vanderhoof. Conservation officers captured the 2 cubs and alerted NLWS. A team immediately dispatched and by late last night the cubs arrived at NLWS.
We are so grateful for all your support, that allows us to react in a timely fashion and in turn saves so many lives.
Norman Lake cubs reunited! 2021
June 06, 2021
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Loki & Brann Update
May 04, 2021
They are very mobile and climb really well.
First Cubs of 2021
April 16, 2021
On March 24th we received a call from the BC Wildlife Veterinarian in regards to efforts to reunite a bear mother and her cubs near Grand Forks BC. The den had been accidentally compromised by road construction and the sow had taken off with one cub, leaving two cubs behind. Hopes were high to reunite cubs and sow and together we worked out a feeding schedule to keep the cubs safe. But after a few days we all had to concede that the mom was not returning and the decision was made to give them to our care.
Peter and Angelika met wildlife officials in Kamloops and took the cubs back to NLWS. The two male cubs are named Brann (Fire) and Loki (Trickster) and have settled in well to their new home. They will remain at NLWS until June of 2022 when they will be released back into a suitable area in the Grand Forks region.
Introducing The GEMS system!
April 11, 2021
We encourage everyone to consider the merits of such a commitment:
- One time set up with yearly tax receipt Provides NLWS with a secure and steady income for operational costs and
- therefore ensures quick rescue response.
- Automatic NLWS Friend Membership and digital membership certificate NLWS Friend yearly rescue update will be mailed out to you in November of
- each year.
- NLWS Friend Member Only semiannual newsletter with more insights in
- NLWS planning and operation. Digital GEMS membership Cards
- 10% off merch code for GEMS sign up or upgrades. Minimum once a year NLWS Friend Members only online event (meet the team and current animals in care, watch feedings and more).
Quartz
$10 Per Month
Buys feed for the animals.
Emerald
$50 Per Month
Buys feed, bedding and enrichment for the animals.
Ruby
$150 Per Month
Buys feed, bedding, enrichment for the animals and supports facility maintenance efforts.
Diamond
$300 Per Month
All previous GEMS plus helps ensure medical supplies and services can be safely purchased, transported and stocked.
Meet Tabor!
January 15, 2021
She started eating immediately (we start very light and bland after an animal is starved) and all seemed well. In the evening we walked in and she was having severe seizures.
That was followed by a night holding her through multiple seizures, hoping that supporting medication would help her make it through. The seizures finally stopped and now we can only hope that IV fluids and rest will do the rest.
Gorgeous Bear Cub With White Paws!
October 21, 2020
On August 19th, we received a very unusual guest. We got a call from the Nisga'a Lisims Enforcement Officer that they were in possession of a cub that was orphaned after his mother and sibling were shot illegally. With the permission of the BC Conservation Officers we went to meet the Nisga'a Officers. We had been told that this cub had unusual markings, but we where unprepared for how unusual.
We have since reached out and searched the internet, but have yet to find similar markings (white feet). It is assumed that this cub carries Kermode Genes that manifested in an unusual way. The Nisga'a officers named him Winnie (The name is of Welsh origin, meaning fair one; white and smooth; soft; happiness; or fair and pure). After initially being a bit depressed the cub has settled in well and is friends with Koda.
Meet The Triplets!
September 09, 2020
Saving the Tappen Triplets was a lengthy affair and required a huge amount of dedication from NLWS Volunteer Lydia Koot and the Tappen residents. The first cub, a female named Sumac, was captured on May 2nd, Her brother Dylan on May 8th and the third brother on May 17th. The rescue team never gave up and our amazing transport volunteers ensured swift travel.
It always makes our hearts sing how many people are involved in rescuing wildlife in need. All these efforts are backed up by more volunteers and of course our Donors that allow NLWS to exist.
Meet "Roz" - Meet The Animals
September 08, 2020
Roz came to us a few weeks ago. We suspect she was hit by a vehicle as she could only walk in a circle to the left. But she could stop and eat so we gave her all the support we could. After a couple of weeks her movement straightened out, but her eyesight on the right is definitely impaired, hopefully not permanently. Regardless she integrated into our big group and is doing really well.
Tips For Healthy Bears!
August 07, 2020
Just like with the deer natural feeds are very important for our bear cubs. Not only should they be used to natural sources, but the actions of bending branches and stripping of berries hones muscles, helps with balance and keeps the cubs busy. The physical and mental stimulation is invaluable
Meet Heidi & Clara
August 06, 2020
On April 24th & 27th these sisters arrived at NLWS in desperate need of help. Their brother unfortunately did not survive. Named Heidi and Clara they both had suffered greatly from malnutrition and dehydration. Especially Clara was for a long time in critical condition.
Today both sisters are rambunctious and full of energy, playing enthusiastically with the other cubs.
Follow Our Release Route! July 2020.
July 19, 2020
Meet Brexton!
April 18, 2020
The little cub was a complicated rescue near Lillooet. He was not really inclined to go into the trap and it took several days and a lot of dedicated volunteer hours to finally bring him to safety.
Once at NLWS he exhibited a strong personality in his little body. He hibernated in the group and is now gaining weight and size in preparation for release time.
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