Why bird feeders attract bears
Supporting birds is important, but directly feeding seed attracts black bears and other wildlife, which puts them at risk.
July 17, 2024
Tag: attractants
BC black bear gets head stuck in grease trap
Successfully and safely saved, situation a reminder that attractants are a priority
June 28, 2024
Spring cleaning can save lives of wildlife
Attractants like unsecured garbage, outdoor pet food, bird feeders draw animals like bears into yards and busy urban areas.
April 1, 2024
City of Rossland makes pawsitive move for bears
New bylaw puts financial pressure on residents to make change for black bears and other wildlife
November 7, 2023
NEWS: Black bears on the move
September among worst months for bear deaths in British Columbia; residents reminded to secure attractants
August 29, 2023
Fall Wildlife Attractants Checklist
Help keep wildlife wild and your community coexisting by using this simple checklist.
August 29, 2023
Summer wildlife attractant checklist
As spring transitions to summer, these simple tasks can keep wildlife, and your home, safe!
May 29, 2023
Four coexistence tips for small businesses
Find out how your small business can make compassionate choices that help wildlife and encourage coexistence!
April 20, 2023
5 Attractants To Check and Save Lives
Use these tips to stash your trash as wildlife seek easy spring snacks.
May 18, 2022
Launching #StashYourTrash to protect wildlife
Pledge to #StashYourTrash in your community and learn how to locate attractants that can create conflict for animals!
March 19, 2020
Snitches Save Lives: Report neighbours leaving out attractants
Bears are being killed because people leave out attractants, and government policy is to kill those who become “habituated.” We all have a role to play in ending this.
May 16, 2019
Bear story misses important question: “What happened that got us to this point?”
Media focuses on ancillary, rather than primary, issue in coverage of bear carcass being dumped at landfill by COS.
May 9, 2019
Mike McIntosh Talks Living With Spring Bears (523)
Black bears are out and about as spring arrives, and it’s up to us humans to make sure we don’t create problems for them. Hear how from the expert: Mike McIntosh of Bear With Us!
April 19, 2018
Coyotes aren’t the problem, and trapping isn’t the solution
Attractants andhuman behaviour are the cause of conflict with wildlife and pets.
September 1, 2017
