Show Notes
Join Grizzly Bear Foundation’s Executive Director, Nicholas Scapillati, on a journey through some of the most famous grizzly country in the world with naturalist, author and Vietnam veteran Doug Peacock. Much as the flow of the current pulls a canoe down the river, we hear how the call of the wilderness pulled this icon of conservation toward the grizzly bear, restoring the soul of a war-ravaged soldier. Now a grandfather, Doug explores the future of the grizzly and the importance of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem for these soul-saving bears.
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Introducing GrizzCast Dispatches, a timely new series from the Grizzly Bear Foundation sharing real-time updates and powerful conversations about grizzly bear conservation, Indigenous leadership, and the changing landscapes we all share. In this first episode, we follow the developing story of “Tex,” a young male grizzly bear who made headlines after swimming to Texada Island, British Columbia. His journey has sparked complex discussions around coexistence, conservation, and what it truly means to protect wildlife in an era of climate change and reconciliation. Tiy’ap thote – Erik Blaney of the Tla’amin Nation and the shishalh Nation’s resource stewardship team — joins us to explore how Indigenous leadership is helping shape Tex’s future. From policy to culture, and traditional ecological knowledge to modern translocation planning, this is a story of hope, self-determination, and action. Episode Highlights: Tex’s journey from the Sunshine Coast to Texada Island What his presence reveals about habitat connectivity and climate impacts Indigenous-led efforts to give Tex another chance at life in the wild How the Grizzly Bear Foundation and collaborators are supporting coexistence strategies Why this moment matters for the future of conservation in B.C. Why Now? Grizzly bears are expanding into new areas, including islands off the B.C. coast — raising urgent questions about how we live alongside them. As part of Grizzly Bear Foundation's ongoing work with the “New Approach to Living with Bears in B.C.” initiative, we’re working with First Nations, biologists, policymakers, and the public to explore better outcomes for bears like Tex — and for the people who share their home. Learn more: https://grizzcast.grizzlybearfoundation.com Subscribe to GrizzCast: More Dispatches are on the way — including behind-the-scenes updates, interviews with Conservation Officers and scientists, and what's next for Tex. Don’t miss out.