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X-WR-CALDESC:Bring the whole family out for a hands-on\, community-focused
day centered on black bears\, conservation\, and living responsibly in bea
r country.\n\nThe Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is t
eaming up with the Wenatchee River Institute\, Washington Department of Fi
sh and Wildlife\, the U.S. Forest Service\, and the City of Leavenworth to
host an all-ages educational event rooted in safety\, stewardship\, and c
ollaboration.\n\nThe Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear confli
ct-prevention education\, bear biology and population insights from local
experts\, live demonstrations\, youth activities\, and conversations about
the cultural\, ecological\, and conservation role of regulated bear hunti
ng. Whether you’re a hiker\, hunter\, parent\, or simply curious about the
wildlife we share this landscape with\, there’s something here for everyo
ne.\n\nJoin neighbors\, educators\, and conservation partners to learn\, c
onnect\, and help reduce bear-human conflict while building a better under
standing of Washington’s black bears.\n\nMore info and RSVP at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers page.\n\nAlso join us
Friday night\, April 10th for a Red Barn Event featuring a film screening
of Valley of the Bears\, followed by a panel discussion. \n\nAgenda\n- 9am: Exhibition Tables and Stati
ons open throughout the day
\n- 10am: Seminars
\n- 10am: Opening and Introduction: Ryan Niemeyer (
WA BHA)
\n- 10:10am: Black Bear Status Update: Rich Beausoleil (WDFW
)
\n- 10:40am: Bear life stages/habitat requirements: Rich Beausolei
l (WDFW)
\n- 11:10am: Bear Conflict and Relocation: William Smith an
d Joseph Bridges (WDFW)
\n- 11:40am: Bear Conflict Prevention Educat
ion In Town: Kara Raftery (City of Leavenworth) and Nicole Jordan (WDFW)\n
- 12:10pm: Bear Safe Hiking: Virginia Shoup (Wenatchee River Instit
ute)
\n - 12:30 pm - 2:30pm: Lunch (on your own)\, demon
strations\, passport
\n- 2:30pm: Seminars
\n- 2:30pm: Changes in Bear Hunting Regulations: William
Smith (WDFW)
\n- 3:00pm: Bear Hunting: Zack Ellis (PNWild)
\n3:30pm: Bear field processing and cooking safety: Clarence Rushing (WA B
HA)
\n- 4:00pm: Bear Cooking: Jesse Garcia (Rack and Flame)
\n4:20pm: Closing Remarks
\n7:00-8:00pm: Bear Storyte
ller Event at Wenatchee River Institute\n
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DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family out for a hands-on\, community-focused d
ay centered on black bears\, conservation\, and living responsibly in bear
country.\n\nThe Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is te
aming up with the Wenatchee River Institute\, Washington Department of Fis
h and Wildlife\, the U.S. Forest Service\, and the City of Leavenworth to
host an all-ages educational event rooted in safety\, stewardship\, and co
llaboration.\n\nThe Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear conflic
t-prevention education\, bear biology and population insights from local e
xperts\, live demonstrations\, youth activities\, and conversations about
the cultural\, ecological\, and conservation role of regulated bear huntin
g. Whether you’re a hiker\, hunter\, parent\, or simply curious about the
wildlife we share this landscape with\, there’s something here for everyon
e.\n\nJoin neighbors\, educators\, and conservation partners to learn\, co
nnect\, and help reduce bear-human conflict while building a better unders
tanding of Washington’s black bears.\n\nMore info and RSVP at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers page.\n\nAlso join us
Friday night\, April 10th for a Red Barn Event featuring a film screening
of Valley of the Bears\, followed by a panel discussion. \n\nAgenda
\n- 9am: Exhibition Tables and Statio
ns open throughout the day
\n- 10am: Seminars
\n- 10am: Opening and Introduction: Ryan Niemeyer (W
A BHA)
\n- 10:10am: Black Bear Status Update: Rich Beausoleil (WDFW)
\n- 10:40am: Bear life stages/habitat requirements: Rich Beausoleil
(WDFW)
\n- 11:10am: Bear Conflict and Relocation: William Smith and
Joseph Bridges (WDFW)
\n- 11:40am: Bear Conflict Prevention Educati
on In Town: Kara Raftery (City of Leavenworth) and Nicole Jordan (WDFW)\n
- 12:10pm: Bear Safe Hiking: Virginia Shoup (Wenatchee River Institu
te)
\n - 12:30 pm - 2:30pm: Lunch (on your own)\, demons
trations\, passport
\n- 2:30pm: Seminars
\n- 2:30pm: Changes in Bear Hunting Regulations: William
Smith (WDFW)
\n- 3:00pm: Bear Hunting: Zack Ellis (PNWild)
\n- 3:30pm: Bear field processing and cooking safety: Clarence Rushing (WA BH
A)
\n- 4:00pm: Bear Cooking: Jesse Garcia (Rack and Flame)
\n- 4:20pm: Closing Remarks
\n - 7:00-8:00pm: Bear Storytel
ler Event at Wenatchee River Institute
\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000
LOCATION:Wenatchee River Institute\, 347 Division St\, Leavenworth\, WA 988
26 US
SUMMARY:Black Bear Bonanza
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