Ian Van Nest
Manitoba conservation officer and sergeant who runs the Churchill Polar Bear Alert Program; expert on polar bear management, hazing, and the polar bear holding facility ('polar bear jail').
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 19min
Ep. 840: Polar Bear Jail and an Olympic Cheesemonger | MeatEater Radio Live!
Amelia DelBero, award-winning cheesemonger and 2025 Cheesemonger Olympics gold medalist, and Ian Van Nest, Manitoba conservation sergeant who runs Churchill’s polar bear alert program. They talk polar bear management, holding and relocation practices, and visitor safety in Churchill. They also cover cheesemonger competition life, pairing wild game with cheeses, and practical cheese-buying tips.
