Mountain Wildlife Days a big success!
The 6th annual Mountain Wildlife Days in Sapphire, NC was held on July 16-18, 2009 at the Sapphire Valley Resort. ABR volunteers presented a program, “Getting to know black bears…
Photos of and special feature stories about ABR bears, including bears
that TWRA and ABR have knowledge of from previous rescues
This woman understands bears!
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Pistol Creek Catch of the Day and Mast General Store: ABR says “Thank you!”
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day, a talented music group from Maryville, TN performed at Mast General Store in Asheville, NC on Saturday, July 11th and donated all of their…
Thank you, Scenic Riceville Advocates!
On July 7, 2009 Appalachian Bear Rescue was invited to present a program for the monthly meeting of Scenic Riceville Advocates in a suburb of Asheville, NC. Approximately 50 people…
Good Advice from NC Wildlife Commission
Although this article results from bear sightings in the Piedmont of North Carolina, where bears are uncommon, the advice given is applicable to any area where people may encounter bears. …
Yosemite Bears – New Blog
Another Blog I read linked to a new blog (a few months old) by Jeffrey Trust, a park ranger in Yosemite. Jeffrey Trust’s job, his blog states, is to work…
Bear Attends Cookout
Even though he was not invited, a black bear crashed a neighborhood cookout in this story from Ohio. You may be laughing, but read the article to learn how to keep…
Where to see ABR Volunteers at work in July
Listed below are the dates and places where ABR volunteers will be meeting the public and educating about bears and ABR. Come and see us! Jellystone Campground in Gatlinburg: July…
New Store Supports ABR in a Big Way!
Carol Kueny, owner of the popular Moonshine Ridge Country Store on US 321, just outside of Pigeon Forge TN, has opened a new store that is 3 miles further on…
Hidden Cost of Wildlife Souvenirs
Please read this article and think before you purchase souvenirs from your next trip. The Hidden Cost of Wildlife Souvenirs You’re having the best vacation of your life –…