Eye On Wildlife: Counting raccoons
These raccoons choose to boldly go where other raccoons just went.
2022 WIN for Wildlife 50/50 Raffle!
Raffle will support humane education projects for children that promote wildlife coexistence!
The Mini-Forest Revolution with Hannah Lewis
Author Hannah Lewis joined Defender Radio to discuss writing Mini-Forest Revolution, why the Miyawaki Method matters, and how people all over the world can start their own mini-forests.
Take Action Against Fur Farming in Canada!
We are calling on our supporters, animal protection advocates, and all members of the public to engage with their elected representatives on this issue.
Eye On Wildlife: Checking in on Weekend Visitors
Who else would visit this urban fence overnight? A trail cam reveals more visitors than you might expect!
The Switch: How Bear Door Hangers Save Lives with Aaron Hofman
Simple educational tools to let communities know how to coexist with wildlife exist – and are accessible for free by anyone in Canada. Learn more in less than 10 minutes with this episode of The Switch podcast.
New Board of Directors Approved at 2022 AGM
Read the annual report and find out who will be leading the volunteer board into the future for The Fur-Bearers!
The Fur-Bearers joins call to ban trophy hunting imports
Worldwide effort sees 137 organizations support HSI / Europe-led initiative to end importation of trophies.
Burnout and Asking For Help with Stephanie McMahon
The Defender Radio podcast discusses burnout, what it looks like to clear space for self-care, and how to ask for help in this episode.
Eye on Wildlife: Raccoons on an evening stroll
A pair of raccoons make use of an urban fence to traverse backyards.
The Fur-Bearers calls on the Auditor General to audit the BCCOS
Read our letter to the Auditor General calling for an audit of the BCCOS.
5 Deadliest Communities in BC for Black Bears
Government statistics show the areas where bears are most often killed by BC Conservation Officers.
Reducing black bear deaths takes everyone’s work
Solutions to prevent conflict or negative encounters are accessible for all individuals, businesses, and levels of government.
Number of black bears killed in British Columbia communities
The Fur-Bearers has published data showing areas where black bears are being killed by conservation officers in British Columbia.
The Fur-Bearers’ scholarship supports wolverine conservation in the Rockies
Read about a wolverine research project conducted in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
Calling all crafters: donate projects to support wildlife in Canada!
Our next silent auction will feature handmade items from supporters like you! Click to find out how to contribute today.
Wildlife Attractant By-Law Toolkit
If a tool existed that would reduce negative encounters with wildlife in your municipality, would you implement it? Meg Toom of Serratus Wildlife Services joins Defender Radio to discuss the by-law toolkit and how communities can use it.
BC’s policy on rabbits ignores causes and puts animals at risk
Regulatory changes for two rabbit species revealed in spring are now in place; root causes of issue go unaddressed.
The Switch: Urban Meadows with Dr. Anna Zakrisson
Dr. Anna Zakrisson, a green infrastructure researcher and science communicator, joins The Switch to give a quick rundown on urban meadows, how we can reboot natural processes, and why green lawns can be ecological dead zones.
Media must challenge status quo from government agencies
Questions that go unasked could change public perception and attitudes.
Eye on Wildlife: Good fences make good neighbours, sort of
A 6′ fence keeps human visitors from entering the yard. What impact might it have on local wildlife? A trail cam reveals what happened!
Rodenticides with Erin Ryan
The BC SPCA’s Erin Ryan joins Defender Radio to talk rodenticides, SGARs, how you can help end their use, and alternatives to keeping rodents out.
Open Letter: Coexistence with beavers in Calgary
Read our recent letter sent to Calgary Mayor and Council regarding beavers being trapped by the city.
