Support wildlife with gift card donations to silent auction
The Fur-Bearers’ fall silent auction is just in time for Christmas gifts – and your business can help make an impact for wildlife!
September 12, 2024
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BC partners with NGO on BC COS and bear issues
Grizzly Bear Foundation partnership a step forward in addressing long-held concerns
September 9, 2024
UPDATE: Charge laid in case of trapped dog
Pearl continues to recover from a full leg amputation following her encounter with a trap in February 2024.
September 4, 2024
Six September safety tips for hikers and runners
Prevent negative encounters with wildlife by following these six tips – and you might be surprised by the third one!
September 3, 2024
The Fur-Bearers will attend UBCM Convention 2024
We’ll be meeting municipal and provincial officials, sharing important resources, and looking for opportunities to improve the lives of wildlife in British Columbia.
August 29, 2024
2024 Arts and Sciences Scholarships Now Open!
Apply NOW to get funding for your art or research project that promotes wildlife coexistence!
August 28, 2024
Impact Report: Helping Canada’s Black Bears
The Fur-Bearers developed videos, held government agencies accountable, garnered significant media attention, and sent out thousands of educational pamphlets about black bears this summer.
August 26, 2024
Back to school: keep wildlife safe with these four tips!
The third tip could be something you never thought of and will make a huge difference in preventing negative encounters.
August 25, 2024
Wildfire Smoke: How it impacts wildlife health and behaviour
Researcher Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explains a review of how wildfires impact the health and behaviour of animals.
August 19, 2024
Five ways to help black bears as summer ends
As the days start to grow shorter, black bears will be looking to fatten up for winter, putting extra emphasis on the need for attractant management.
August 19, 2024
BCCOS data inconsistency is troubling
The Fur-Bearers discovered a discrepancy between the data sets of black bears killed released publicly on the agency’s website and the data released in response to FOI requests.
August 13, 2024
Dog Days of Summer crossword puzzle
Celebrate the dog days of summer with this crossword featuring clues about wolves, foxes, coyotes, and how animals beat the summer heat!
August 12, 2024
International Wolf Day: Celebrating Canada’s Wolves
This International Wolf Day, learn all about what The Fur-Bearers is doing to protect wolves in Canada, and what you can do to help.
August 12, 2024
The Ursa Project with Katie Graves
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
August 12, 2024
Wolf murals will challenge status quo
WeHowl and Drift Mural Co. collaborating on Vancouver Mural Festival project, with support from The Fur-Bearers.
August 8, 2024
Traps, drink lids and jars injuring BC skunks
UPSETTING IMAGES: Critter Care Wildlife Society reports numerous human-caused injuries to skunks.
August 7, 2024
ACTION ALERT: Poll shows wide support for ending fur farming in B.C.
New public opinion survey shows widespread public support for a ban on fur farming in British Columbia.
August 6, 2024
Sanctuary trails may be closed due to feeding
Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, shares long-term impacts of visitors feeding birds and wildlife
August 6, 2024
Summer Wild & Free Activity Book Giveaway!
Receive a free digital copy of our Wild & Free Activity Book by entering our giveaway!
August 1, 2024
Donations needed for fall silent auction!
The Fur-Bearers is looking for donations for our November online silent auction benefiting Canadian wildlife. Can you help?
July 29, 2024
Five ways to use backyard fruit before local wildlife does
Fruit trees ripening? Here’s how to use your produce before black bears and other animals begin harvesting.
July 29, 2024
2024 Annual General Meeting results
Meet the 2024 Board of Directors, read the annual general report, and get quick links to items of interest!
July 25, 2024
Fleeing the flames: how wildfire impacts wildlife
From mortality to loss of habitat, forest fires bring negative consequences for wild animals. Read about how you can help animals during wildfires.
July 23, 2024
TIL: How long do black bears live?
This and other commonly asked questions about black bears revealed!
July 22, 2024
