A local bear rescue will be featured on a new documentary series set to premiere this weekend.
Cub Camp gives viewers a behind the scenes look at Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, one of North America’s most successful black bear rehabilitation programs.
“It follows the story of our bears over the course of a year and, if you still haven’t had enough Winston, you’ll get your fill as he, along with his 5 sisters, is the star of the show,” said Judy.
The 10-acre rescue, run by Judy and Roger Stearns, and hand built by Roger, welcomes orphaned black bear cubs to their facility every spring, giving them round-the-clock care to help them return to the wild.
Each cub arrives at the rescue with deep trauma from either being abandoned or orphaned. The Stearns bottle-feed and shelter them in an indoor enclosure where they can safely play. Before winter, each bear is outfitted with a radio collar and released into the wild.
Cub Camp premieres on Love Nature, Sunday, March 9 and on Cottage Life, Saturday, March 15.