2023 BC Municipalities Wildlife Survey Report Released
The Fur-Bearers surveyed municipal workers to find trends and identify gaps in service that charities can help fill.
February 10, 2023
Tag: BC
Raccoon found suffering in Maple Ridge trap
The Fur-Bearers are reminding residents cruel or illegal trapping can lead to Wildlife Act or criminal charges. No graphic images.
January 18, 2023
British Columbia permanently bans certain rodenticides
Province announces permanent restrictions for the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
October 28, 2022
BC Wolf Cull: Documents reveal cruel method of capturing wolves
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents that detail the process of capturing wolves in British Columbia’s wolf cull.
October 5, 2022
Correcting BC Hydro’s messaging: trapping beavers isn’t humane
BC Hydro announced it will trap and kill beavers upstream from the Site C dam. There is nothing humane about this despite what the company says.
September 6, 2022
Delay trapping season to protect grizzlies, researchers say
Traps are damaging and leading to the loss of toes of grizzly bears, new paper shows.
August 29, 2022
Decision reached on chinchilla fur farm case
A judgment has been made on The Fur-Bearers’ judicial review regarding the BC government’s issuance of a fur farm licence to a chinchilla farm.
August 17, 2022
BC Hydro to kill beavers for Site C dam
Beavers living in the Watson Slough wetland to be killed by the provincial Crown corporation
August 15, 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
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
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.
June 24, 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
The Fur-Bearers submit comments on BC rodenticide changes
Read The Fur-Bearers’ submission on proposed changes to the use of rodenticides in British Columbia
May 26, 2022
UPDATED: Reward hits $10,300 in cougar kitten poaching case
Ten concerned residents have increased original reward from $1,000 to $10,000 leading to identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
May 6, 2022
ACTION ALERT: Rodenticide changes are coming, BC wants your say
SGARs that lead to wildlife deaths and significant ecological issues may soon be heavily restricted.
May 6, 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
Job retraining offered to fur farm workers in BC
The Fur-Bearers are applauding an initiative from the BC government that can assist Fraser Valley-area agricultural workers transition from fur farming into the greenhouse sector.
April 20, 2022
Petition to end fur farming presented in the BC Legislature
The Fur-Bearers’ petition calling for the end of fur farming in British Columbia has made its way to the legislature!
April 13, 2022
New wildlife bylaw toolkit empowers communities
Solutions provided can help municipalities reduce negative encounters with bears.
March 24, 2022
COVID-19 and BC’s Fur Farms: March Update
Get the latest updates on what’s happening in government and the courts from The Fur-Bearers
March 23, 2022
Rabbits in Richmond, BC, need your help!
Send a letter to council to help ensure local experts who can offer humane, sustainable solutions are included in ongoing and future strategies.
February 28, 2022
Coalition calling for an end to B.C. wolf cull
The Fur-Bearers proud to join Howl2Horgan campaign and encourage residents to take action!
February 22, 2022
Caribou plan requires more solutions, government survey shows
BC plans to kill wolves for five more years in a bid to protect endangered caribou. But survey results show most people oppose their plans.
January 21, 2022
