FOUND A CUB?

The best thing you can do for a lone black bear cub is stay away and call for help. The fewer interactions a bear has with humans, the less likely it is to become habituated and lose its healthy fear of people.

Do not approach or attempt to pick up the cub or cubs. Instead, take photos and monitor them from a distance while keeping an eye out for the mother — bears can leave their cubs for hours at a time while they search for food.

In the meantime, call your local Manitoba Natural Resources district office or the 24/7 toll-free provincial TIP (Turn in Poachers) Line at 1-800-782-0076, where staff will determine the best course of action. You can also call or text Black Bear Rescue Manitoba directly at 204-461-4320.