Buzz off: drones harass, change behaviour of animals
Recent viral video highlights close calls caused by aerial photography.
November 7, 2018
Tag: bear
Leash up: dogs can create conflict
Wildlife can pay the price when dogs are allowed off-leash outside of designated areas.
November 6, 2018
Bear who fell to death prompts complaint against COS
The Fur-Bearers has filed a formal complaint with the provincial Conservation Officer Service following a preventable death of a mother black bear in Whistler.
October 25, 2018
$5,100 reward for info leading to conviction in killing of bear family
The Fur-Bearers reward of $1,000 increased by outraged community.
October 16, 2018
Municipal Elections: Talking About The Animals
Voters will hit the municipal polls across the country this month– and that means you still have time to talk to candidates about issues that matter to you.
October 11, 2018
Three easy ways everyone can help wildlife in their communities
Everyone can play a role in keeping animals safe – and you can do it all from home!
August 21, 2018
“Aggressive” animals often responding to human aggression
CBC article cites reports of aggression but doesn’t go in-depth on how we create the problems.
July 23, 2018
Success or Failure: Predator Removal (533)
Can predator removal be successful in resolving conflict? Or is it doomed to failure? Will co-existence emerge as the scientifically proven champion of management? Get the answers from PhD candidate and study author Robert James Lennox!
July 11, 2018
Media analysis: are bear encounters dangerous?
Sensationalism creates fear, but respect can lead to co-existence.
July 10, 2018
OPEN LETTER: CBC headline and article mislead readers and tell an inaccurate story of bear encounter
Read our complaint to the CBC Ombudsman about an inaccurate article that would be unacceptable were it a human instead of a bear.
June 21, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Dismissal of Appeal Means Political Action Needed!
British Columbia's highest court dismissed an appeal because of a lack of clarity in law – meaning that there is still no clear decision on when a Conservation Officer can or can't kill animals in the course of their duties. Join us in calling for immediate change!
June 8, 2018
Close-call and a tragedy serve as reminders to be responsible pet owners in parks
Off-leash dogs create problems for wildlife – and it’s the wild animals who often get blamed.
May 24, 2018
VICTORY: Alberta to allow rehabilitation of orphan black bears
Thousands of letters were sent to the government thru TheFurBearers.com calling for this change. But much work still needs to be done.
April 19, 2018
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
NEWS BRIEF: 523 – Mike McIntosh Talks Living With Spring Bears
Spring bears aren’t going mad with hunger, they’re going to remember the last place they found a delicious snack, and they can be rehabilitated. Get it in five with the Defender Radio News Brief!
April 16, 2018
The Fur-Bearers returning to court to appeal court decision on wildlife killing
The hearings to appeal a decision rendered in December stemming from the case of an orphaned black bear killed by a Conservation Officer in British Columbia will begin on June 7, 2018.
April 11, 2018
Trash talk: it’s time to keep bears safe by locking up garbage
Bears are looking for an easy meal in BC. It’s up to us to protect them from conflict, and potential lethal action, with responsible waste management practices.
March 29, 2018
Cautiously Optimistic: Alberta Ready To Allow Rehab For Bears (514)
Biologist and advocate Lisa Dahlseide joins Defender Radio to talk the science and ethics of wildlife rehabilitation, how Russell’s story progressed this policy, and why it isn’t time to quit speaking for the animals.
February 12, 2018
TAKE ACTION: Protect Russell and other orphaned or injured animals in Alberta
Provincial policy means orphans like Russell and other indigenous species can’t be rehabilitated by experts.
February 1, 2018
We’re Appealing The Court’s Decision On Killing Authority
The Fur-Bearers are seeking an appeal of a court’s decision on their case regarding the Conservation Officer’s authority to kill wildlife who isn’t at large or dangerous.
January 5, 2018
Report shows need for Conservation Officer Service policy updates
Bryce Casavant has released a paper that highlights the need for the Conservation Officer Service to change its policies to improve vital public trust in British Columbia.
December 20, 2017
Christmas In A Cozy Cave: The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special
The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special tells an old holiday tale with a loving wildlife twist…
December 19, 2017
Multilingual wildlife advocacy tools being developed by The Fur-Bearers
Finding a way to compassionately communicate and advocate for the animals across Canada’s rich, diverse cultures and populations a priority.
November 9, 2017
Auditor’s report slams government for poor grizzly bear management
Auditor General calls for increased transparency, monitoring, accountability, and providing resources and goals to Conservation Officer Service.
October 24, 2017
