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Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast

August 31, 2025

Wolf Encounters & Insights: 2025 Newsletter by Jad Davenport

Wolf triple at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Jad Davenport photo. by Jad Davenport Introduction Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast newsletter where you can read about this year’s expeditions and findings and get the latest updates on our work and wolf science and…

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Hudson Bay Odyssey

August 31, 2025

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge: More Than a Wildlife Adventure

Polar bear cub relaxing on mom at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Priscilla Downey photo. by Priscilla Downey Flying into Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge along the Hudson Bay coast is an experience I’ll never forget. From above, the sub-Arctic tundra stretches endlessly, dotted with shimmering lakes, winding rivers and boreal forest.…

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Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

August 29, 2025

Nanuk delivering happiness for guides and guests

Mom and cubs on the beach at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Cheryl Hnatiuk photo. by George Williams This summer has been one for the books at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Head guide Terry Elliott, now in his 18th season with Churchill Wild, has seen some of the best wildlife activity…

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Scarbrow the polar bear. Dymond Lake Ecolodge. Jianguo Xie photo.

Polar Bear Facts

August 29, 2025

Interview with a Polar Bear: The Complete FAQ

Scarbrow has visited Dymond Lake Ecolodge for 16 of the past 17 years. Jianguo Xie photo. by George Williams Answers by "Scarbrow," a 20-year-old Hudson Bay polar bear Scarbrow, a massive polar bear with a distinctive scar above his right eye, has been visiting Churchill Wild's ecolodges for 16 of…

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Summer Dual Lodge Safari

July 31, 2025

Two Lodges, Twice the Wonder: David McEldowney’s Dual Polar Bear Quest

Muddy paws at Seal River. David McEldowney photo. by George Williams David McEldowney has photographed wildlife on every continent. He's tracked tigers in Asia, captured cheetahs in Africa, and hiked at 17,000 feet in the Andes for the perfect shot. But last summer, standing on the rocky tidal flats of…

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Summer Polar Bear Photo Safaris

July 31, 2025

When Summer Polar Bears Get Too Close for Long Lenses

Close encounter with a polar bear. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Brian Scott photo. by George Williams Dr. Brian Scott carries more than medical training into the Manitoba wilderness. As a family physician from Ankeny, Iowa, he's accustomed to calculated risks, careful observation, and keeping calm under pressure. But even his…

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Churchill Wild History

July 31, 2025

Heart Oriented North: From Iceland to Churchill (Wild). A Pioneer’s Legacy.

Freshly picked berries at Seal River Heritage Lodge! by Mike Reimer Sure, we have fancy lodges to stay in and a great supply chain of fresh groceries from points south, but along the way we have managed to keep a strong connection to the land and waters we inhabit. Jeanne,…

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Seal River Heritage Lodge Summer Polar Bear Safaris

July 31, 2025

Sparring Polar Bears and Purple Fireweed: Early Season Magic at Seal River

Summer polar bear at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Birds, Bears & Belugas safari. Johnny Berg photo. by George Williams The fireweed bloomed early this July at Seal River Heritage Lodge, turning the tundra purple weeks ahead of schedule. Photographers ditched their big lenses for wide shots of the sweeping landscapes.…

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Summer Polar Bear Safaris

June 30, 2025

Tripod, Three-Legged Polar Bear, shows up at Seal River Heritage Lodge. With her new cub!

Tripod aka Hercules at Seal River Heritage Lodge with her new cub. Quent Plett photo. by George Williams Managers and staff are always excited to see the first polar bear of the season at Seal River Heritage Lodge when they’re preparing the lodge for the first polar bear safari of…

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Seal River Heritage Lodge

June 30, 2025

Preparing for Bears and Guests: Opening Seal River Heritage Lodge

Ben and Nicole have a visitor at the gate! Seal River Heritage Lodge. by George Williams The plane circles once over Hudson Bay before touching down on the gravel airstrip, carrying Nicole Spinks and Ben Lawrence back to Seal River Heritage Lodge, 60 km north of Churchill, for their eighth…

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