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Two new BC communities become “bear smart”
Achievement is noteworthy, but requires ongoing efforts to educate on and enforce policies
Achievement is noteworthy, but requires ongoing efforts to educate on and enforce policies
Increased fines for violations welcome, but impact for wildlife in British Columbia uncertain.
Justice dismisses lawsuits from mink fur farmers following BC ban due to COVID-19 risks.
Understanding how most wildfires are started can help prevent them from starting, protecting wildlife and habitat.
An owl killed by a trap in British Columbia’s interior highlights the dangers that indiscrimate traps pose to wild and domestic animals.
Minister’s comments signals willingness to bring in changes to protect the public from trapping.
Family’s harrowing experience sparks calls for updates to trapping regulations – take action now!
Disturbing scene raises environmental and ethical questions about the use of bait on traplines.
Three raccoons were seriously injured by traps at a Mission, BC, residence. Two of the raccoons were humanely euthanized due to extent of injuries, one may survive.
Bears in British Columbia need stronger protections against industrial development and resource extraction.
New bylaw puts financial pressure on residents to make change for black bears and other wildlife
Traps set for wildlife pose a danger to the public. This post looks at the circumstances behind companion animals becoming caught in traps.
Trophy hunting of grizzlies was ended in 2017 and survey shows residents want it to stay that way
Black bears are being killed in disproportionate numbers in some municipalities, while we all pay the price
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation plans to kill rabbits on Granville Island. Take action today to halt the killing.
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
The Fur-Bearers attended the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities convention. Read our post-convention report and why this event matters for wildlife.
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
The province needs to implement urgent measures to stop the commercial and recreational trapping of beavers and recognize their ecological benefits.
New information shows that the province of British Columbia killed 217 wolves in 2023 in its annual wolf killing program.
British Columbia is seeking input to a draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework. Learn how to have your voice added!
Recent media reports suggest an increase in coyote activity in the Kitsilano area. Today, the Park Board has an opportunity to be proactive and prevent negative encounters by mitigating problematic human behaviour and ensuring ecologically sound management practices are in place.
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
Wildlife protection organization calls for immediate moratorium and audit of 2021-2022 wolf cull activities