The International Bear News, ISSN# 1064-1564, is a newsletter of the IBA that is produced thrice yearly. The IBN welcomes articles about biology, conservation, and management of the world's eight bear species. The IBN also publishes reviews about books on bears, and articles pertinent to bears in history and culture. Special articles of importance to students are posted in the Student Forum. Announcements about bear-related conferences and employment are also accepted.

Editorial Staff:

Tatjana Rosen, Managing Editor
Jennapher Teunissen van Manen, Graphics & Layout
Jim Tomlin, Distribution and Proofing

Editorial Policy

Send submission and/or inquiries to appropriate regional correspondent:

Alaska: Steven Kovach
Western US and Canada: Jennapher Teunissen van Manen
Eastern US and Canada: Jared Laufenberg
Central and South America: Marco Enciso
Europe and Central Asia: Tatjana Rosen
Zoo and Captive Bear Organizations: Jordan Schaul
Bear Specialist Group: Dave Garshelis
All other submission and/or inquiries: Tatjana Rosen

Formatting requirements:

Submissions of about 750 words are preferred; photos, drawings, and charts are appreciated.
Graphics (photos, maps, drawings) should be submitted in high resolution JPEG format, and not embedded in documents.
Electronic submissions are preferred; otherwise, please mail or fax to the address listed above.
The IBA reserves the right to accept, reject, and edit submissions.

Submission Deadlines

Note: IBN is Switching to 3 Newsletters a Year as of 2013

Submission deadlines are strictly enforced.

February 5th (Spring Issue)
June 5th (Summer Issue)
October 5th (Fall Issue)

*Note: deadlines for Bear Specialist Group members are earlier, so contact Dave Garshelis for dates.