BC rejects call to end commercial trapping of beavers
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
October 2, 2023
Tag: Beaver
The Beaver Institute with Adam Burnett
The Beaver Institute aims to restore ecological balance with beavers, and offers incredible training programs. Learn more on this week’s podcast!
September 25, 2023
Open Letter: Beavers can help fight the climate crisis
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
September 13, 2023
Action Alert: End commercial trapping of beavers in B.C.
The province needs to implement urgent measures to stop the commercial and recreational trapping of beavers and recognize their ecological benefits.
September 13, 2023
It’s Canada’s worst fire season. How can beavers help fight wildfires?
Beavers are known to be ecosystem engineers. Can they also help during times of drought and wildlfires?
August 15, 2023
City of Airdrie shifts from killing beavers to coexistence
A beaver assessment accepted by city council recommends a coexistence-centred approach to beaver management.
July 13, 2023
The Fur-Bearers awards scholarship to promote beaver coexistence
The Fur-Bearers is excited to award our Beaver Institute Scholarship for 2023!
February 22, 2023
Applications open for the Beaver Institute Scholarship
The Fur-Bearers has opened applications for the Beaver Institute Scholarship. Submit your application today!
January 5, 2023
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
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
Open Letter: Coexistence with beavers in Calgary
Read our recent letter sent to Calgary Mayor and Council regarding beavers being trapped by the city.
June 10, 2022
Four ways to help on World Wildlife Day
You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to make a big impact for the animals!
March 3, 2022
Announcing our 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Fur-Bearers are pleased to announce our scholarship award recipients for the 2021 year.
January 5, 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
Beaver Institute scholarship applications open Sept. 1
The Fur-Bearers offers a scholarship for individuals to learn tools that help communities coexist with beavers.
August 31, 2021
Save the lives of beavers this Giving Tuesday!
End the need for beaver trapping by helping us make the solution more accessible!
November 30, 2020
Livret de coexistence des castors disponible en Français!
OurBeaver Coexistence booklet is now available in French!
September 30, 2020
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
Letter: Belleville failed to protect beavers
The Fur-Bearers would have helped, but Belleville didn't ask stakeholders from one year ago for assistance or input.
July 3, 2020
The Fur-Bearers release free beaver coexistence book
Booklet includes overview of beaver coexistence strategies and extensive references.
October 8, 2019
The People Who Give A Dam: Protecting Beavers in Belleville
A year after finding a beaver in a trap, residents celebrate in-field solutions and protections for the keystone species in Belleville, Ontario.
May 8, 2019
Celebrate International Beaver Day with these fun facts!
Canada’s animal of choice is hard working, family-oriented, and creates ecosystems! But did you know about these cool facts?
April 6, 2019
Weighing the risks: signs or traps
Trappers say that trap warning signs put them at risk of damages and loss of traps. We say that children and pets are more important.
October 9, 2018
Beaver family defends themselves from invasive dog
How headlines are written can influence how we perceive a story and the world around us.
June 4, 2018
