New Bearwalker Documentary Movie - UPDATE June 10, 2024
We need your help!
We are very excited about the new BEARWALKER documentary movie that is in the works by award-winning filmmakers Oak Island Films (Ted Oakes), Merit Motion Pictures and Wish Tree Films. The movie will be an update of the “Bearwalker of the Northwoods” documentary that was produced in 2010. The movie will feature the life of Dr. Lynn Rogers and his 50+ years conducting bear research; it will also aide in the preservation of the media archives associated with Rogers and the study bears. The movie will help create an educational legacy for generations to come so they too can learn the true nature of black bears.
The production team is looking for high-definition video that anyone may have captured showing the wild bears doing something of interest, particularity from those who have taken our bear course in the past. If you have video that you would like to share,
As you can imagine, producing a high-quality movie is very expensive and the team is looking to secure funds in the amount of $250,000. If you are interested in helping to fund this initiative or would like to get more information about the project,
If you wish to donate to the production of this documentary, you can make a donation online at: or send a check to: Please make a notation online in the comment section or on your check that the donation is for the Film Fund. |
Any funds received beyond the $250,000 target, will be transferred to the WRI’s general fund and be used at their discretion to support the organization. The Wildlife Research Institute is a 501c-3, therefore, your donation will be tax deductible.
We know what these producers are capable of from what they’ve each done over the years. We are looking forward to what they can now do together.
Please contact Judy Thon at:
You can check out the filmmakers
at their websites below:
Oak Island Films
(Ted Oakes)
https://www.oakislandfilms.com
Merit Motion Pictures
https://www.meritmotionpictures.com
Wish Tree Films
(Peter Lown)
https://wishtreefilms.co.uk
Thank you for all you do,
Wildlife Research Institute
Staff and Volunteers