Bear Coexistence Door Hangers Available
Educate your community by distributing a small number of bear door hangers to improve outcomes for wildlife!
July 17, 2024
Tag: bear
Bear poo: Important stuff!
There’s a lot to learn about bears just by looking at their poo! Read some fun facts about bear scat!
August 16, 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
$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
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
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
New wildlife bylaw toolkit empowers communities
Solutions provided can help municipalities reduce negative encounters with bears.
March 24, 2022
Frances Backhouse: Beaver Tales to Bear Necessities
Naturalist and author discusses her career path, writing books for adults and for youth, and how others can follow their passion for nature.
December 6, 2021
Coexistence is a daily intention
Strategies to live alongside wildlife aren’t failing; it’s time for them to begin in earnest.
October 6, 2021
The media needs to ask: where’s the food?
Wildlife “attacks” make for great headlines, but often, investigations show food plays a significant role.
July 29, 2021
Coexisting: What to do when wildlife follows
Knowing how to respond to wildlife follows during a run or bike ride can make an amusing anecdote out of what may otherwise be an worrying wildlife encounter.
June 14, 2021
BCCOS: Three steps to build public trust in 2021
The Conservation Officer Service has built a reputation for killing wildlife and that will take time and good policy to overcome.
January 4, 2021
CONTEST: Backyard fruit festival!
Fruit can attract wildlife in conflict areas, so The Fur-Bearers are celebrating ways to use that food!
August 26, 2020
How many dead bears will it take?
Wildlife is being cruelly and unnecessarily killed due to human apathy.
August 5, 2020
Essay: Media blames wildlife, but people at source of conflict
The headlines often say bear or coyote attack, but the stories themselves reveal that humans and dogs instigated conflicts.
July 21, 2020
Community comes together to spread coexistence message
This week, thanks to the efforts of Darlene B., her mother Margaret and the Rotary Club of Maple Ridge, residents in the Silver Valley area of Maple Ridge, BC, will receive one of our coexisting with black bears door hangers.
April 28, 2020
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
The Case Against The Ontario Spring Bear Hunt
Aspring black bear hunt doesn’t solve conflict, orphans cubs and isn’t a major part of Northern Ontario’s tourism. Hear more from Mike McIntosh of Bear With Us Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre on this week’s podcast.
January 23, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Spring bear hunt in Ontario could become permanent
Utilize Ontario’s environmental registry to voice your opposition and concerns regarding the spring bear hunt.
January 22, 2020
Open letter: transparency, independent oversight can resolve BCCOS concerns
Reviews of transportation, drugs, communications and other topics should be standard for armed government agency.
January 17, 2020
Conservation officers should focus on solutions with residents
The Fur-Bearers are disappointed that this situation became adversarial and that the initial call between the Anmore residents and the COS was not one of solutions in the best interests of the cub.
January 9, 2020
Reward offered in Beaverdell skinned animal case
NO GRAPHIC IMAGES: The discarded skin of what appears to be a bear cub found in Beaverdell has prompted The Fur-Bearers to issue a reward to assist an investigation.
January 2, 2020
Statement On Coquitlam Bear Killings and Arrests
“There is a clear lack of trust between the public and the COS,” says Lesley Fox of The Fur-Bearers. “This cannot continue."
July 31, 2019
