Reflections on a Career in Bear Research

Kate Kendall, Wayne Kasworm, & Michael Proctor. Today’s presentation is a little different from what has been presented in the past. Rather than someone from NABET presenting on their research or a technique that can be applied to other bear species – we have 3 NABET members sharing a bit of their journey as wildlife professionals with us. These 3 well-respected and well-known bear researchers will share how they got started, how they were able to succeed in their field, the challenges they faced in their careers, and offer some advice they would give to other researchers and managers.