
British Columbia releases community-level black bear data
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service publishes list of communities where black bears are killed by conservation officers.
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service publishes list of communities where black bears are killed by conservation officers.
New research raises public health concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases on Canadian fur farms.
Paws and gall bladders removed from two black bears left floating in Harrison River, according to reports
Grizzly Bear Foundation partnership a step forward in addressing long-held concerns
Pearl continues to recover from a full leg amputation following her encounter with a trap in February 2024.
We’ll be meeting municipal and provincial officials, sharing important resources, and looking for opportunities to improve the lives of wildlife in British Columbia.
The Fur-Bearers developed videos, held government agencies accountable, garnered significant media attention, and sent out thousands of educational pamphlets about black bears this summer.
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
UPSETTING IMAGES: Critter Care Wildlife Society reports numerous human-caused injuries to skunks.
New public opinion survey shows widespread public support for a ban on fur farming in British Columbia.
British Columbia’s Top Ten Deadliest Communities for black bears were identified by the BC COS – but the government agency wouldn’t release the location of over 50% of the black bears they killed.
The Fur-Bearers is calling on the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service to proactively publish key data to help protect black bears.
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.
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