The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, located approximately two hours northwest of
Duluth, and approximately thirty minutes from
Orr, is operated and managed by The
American Bear Association (ABA). The mission of the ABA is to promote a better understanding of
black bears and all
wildlife through
education, observation and experience.
The Vince Shute
Wildlife Sanctuary consists of 360
acre
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Places
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s of
forested land home to a large number of
bear
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s who visit frequently, thereby providing a unique opportunity to observe them.
References
Wildlife sanctuaries of the United States
Protected areas of St. Louis County, Minnesota
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