Day 1 Navigating Emotional, Social, and Logistical Transitions for Bears in Managed Care

The Bear Care Group’s Advancing Bear Care Conference returns virtually June 24^th & June 25^th, 2026. This year’s theme is “Navigating Emotional, Social, and Logistical Transitions for Bears in Managed Care” and explores the complex process of bear dispersal from maternal care, emphasizing emotional wellbeing, social structuring, and practical training for transitions.