Bird feeders feed bears
Spring’s arrival means it’s time to put away feeders to protect wildlife who are killed when they become “food conditioned”.
March 6, 2024
Tag: BC Black Bears
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
How feeding birds feeds bears and coyotes
You can’t control who gets attracted by food or eats it when left in nature, and that can lead to consequences for wildlife.
October 25, 2023
End cycle of killing by billing repeat offenders
Black bears are being killed in disproportionate numbers in some municipalities, while we all pay the price
October 5, 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
BC’s Deadliest Communities for Black Bears
2022 data reveals the areas where bears are most often killed by Conservation Officers.
June 27, 2023
Warm winter weather can wake wildlife
People-provided food can keep bears, other animals from resting and create negative encounters
January 3, 2023
Bill introduced to protect bear dens in British Columbia
An amendment to the Wildlife Act has been proposed that would protect bear dens across British Columbia.
November 1, 2022
BC must do better for black bear cubs
Skinniness should not be a death sentence for bear cubs in British Columbia. The Fur-Bearers is calling for change to protect young bears.
October 14, 2022
$5,000 reward offered in Roche Lake Road bear poaching
Paws removed from carcass, remainder of bear left behind, according to reports
September 12, 2022
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.
July 18, 2022
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.
July 6, 2022
5 Deadliest Communities in BC for Black Bears
Government statistics show the areas where bears are most often killed by BC Conservation Officers.
July 4, 2022
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.
July 4, 2022
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.
July 4, 2022
UBC research project looks at coexistence with black bears in BC
The Fur-Bearers has collaborated with UBC students on a research project that looked at the public’s perceptions of black bears in their communities.
June 7, 2022
Bear Coexistence Door Hangers Available
Educate your community by distributing a small number of bear door hangers to improve outcomes for wildlife!
June 1, 2022
5 Attractants To Check and Save Lives
Use these tips to stash your trash as wildlife seek easy spring snacks.
May 18, 2022
NEWS: BCCOS bear cub killings prompt formal complaint
The Fur-Bearers calls on BC Conservation Officer Service to clarify roles and create measurable change to reduce deaths of animals.
April 26, 2022
It’s time to be bear smart in the Lower Mainland
Managing garbage and other attractants vital to preventing negative encounters. Spread the news!
March 31, 2022
New wildlife bylaw toolkit empowers communities
Solutions provided can help municipalities reduce negative encounters with bears.
March 24, 2022
