Pepper Spray in the National Parks
The Smoky Mountain Hiker Blog has recently been concerned with why pepper spray is illegal in the Smoky Mountains National Park but not in other, western parks. Federal regulations, it…
Photos of and special feature stories about ABR bears, including bears
that TWRA and ABR have knowledge of from previous rescues
Washington Post Article on Smokies Bears
If you missed it, today’s Washington Post includes an article about Smokies bears. The article quotes supervisory wildlife biologist (and wonderful ABR supporter) Kim Delozier. The quote I like is…
Unbelievable!
WOULD YOU BELIEVE? To feed tiny cubs, ABR must use a formula that replaces the mother’s milk. This formula can cost over $700 per cub, for the 4 months that…
Learn about ABR and bears in April and May
ABR volunteers will appear at several events during April and May. Come check us out on these dates: April 11th at Fontana Fishing Tournament — http://www.fontanavillage.com/ April 18th at University…
Mast General Store, Asheville NC
Mast General Store continues to support the work of ABR On Saturday March 28, 2009 we set up a table in the lobby of Mast General Store in Asheville. …
HELP!
WHY ABR NEEDS YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS Just Arrived! ABR has received 3 tiny cubs in the past few days. One came from TN and the other two are from…
ABR at WWW
Wilderness Wildlife Week 2009 Programs presented by Kathy Sherrard, Anne Allison, and Lisa Stewart at Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Sunday, January 11 and…
Mast General Store in Knoxville Features ABR
During the month of February the Mast General Store in Knoxville is highlighting ABR and our rescue and rehabilitation of bear cubs. On February 4th, three ABR volunteers decorated a…
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day Band
The Mast General Store is an ambassador in its many communities and, on Friday, February 6, 2009, the downtown location offered a live performance by Pistol Creek Catch of the…
Other Rescued Bear Cubs
Many of you likely heard about Lil’ Smokey, the black bear cub who was badly burned in last summer’s fires near Redding, California. I know ABR supporters would want to…