The Fur-Bearers release free beaver coexistence book
Booklet includes overview of beaver coexistence strategies and extensive references.
October 8, 2019
Tag: coexist
The Fur-Bearers attending 2019 Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction
Executive Director Lesley Fox will be speaking at Alberta conference organized by Cochrane Ecological Institute.
September 16, 2019
Confirmed: Raccoon killed in Victoria being investigated
The Fur-Bearers has tips to help residents prevent conflict and confrontation with wildlife.
August 28, 2019
Just the facts: the Conservation Officer Service and bear killings
The Conservation Officer Service has stuck to their guns on why they kill so many bears in British Columbia. Let’s look at their messaging and compare it to the bare facts.
August 20, 2019
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Langley raccoon maimed by trap, reward issued
Full image is accessible with link, but hidden in article. Please help find justice for this raccoon.
August 20, 2019
A Message for Coquitlam: Education Without Enforcement Cannot Succeed
There is a problem in Coquitlam, and it isn’t the bears.
August 6, 2019
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
Tourists harass bison into response, media paints bison as villain
Yellowstone incident displays two major problems in our relationships with wildlife.
July 26, 2019
Why do people call coyotes brazen?
The definition leads us to wonder what the misuse of 'brazen' says about us, rather than coyotes.
July 23, 2019
Self-care, bear education, and family time all rolled into one!
Activities help you talk about bear safety and destress while colouring for all ages.
July 18, 2019
Open letter: Where does the buck stop with attractant management?
Our open letter to Minister of Environment George Heyman asks the question of who is ultimately responsible for enforcing attractant management laws in BC.
July 16, 2019
Four ways to keep cats (and wildlife) happy and safe
Cats face numerous dangers and are a threat to wildlife when allowed to roam. Here’s some tips to keep your cat happy and safe!
July 10, 2019
Family pet grievously injured by another Ladner-area trap
There are solutions to end suffering of animals caught by traps in Delta, BC. This post has no graphic images.
June 24, 2019
BC’s Black Bears Have A Human Problem
And Luci Cadman of the North Shore Black Bear Society knows how we can treat it. Find out more on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast!
June 21, 2019
Celebrating Catios
The BC SPCA wants cats to have a safe place outside and joined the podcast to discuss catios.
June 13, 2019
We Can Do Better For BC’s Black Bears
ACTION ALERT: Eroded public trust, lack of preventative funding, and changing attitudes spell need for evolution of bear management in BC.
May 30, 2019
Here’s what to do if you see coyotes near your home or business
We’ve compiled some tips to help you coexist with wildlife like coyotes!
May 23, 2019
Keep skunks safe with these four easy steps!
The Fur-Bearers have four ways that you can help skunks in your neighbourhood that are as simple as 1, 2, 3… and 4
May 22, 2019
Snitches Save Lives: Report neighbours leaving out attractants
Bears are being killed because people leave out attractants, and government policy is to kill those who become “habituated.” We all have a role to play in ending this.
May 16, 2019
ACTION ALERT: Ontario government puts recreationalists and wildlife at risk with proposed reduction in bait setbacks
Baits could be placed as close as 30m from vehicle right of ways and recreational trails, putting people and wildlife at risk.
May 13, 2019
NEWS: Raccoon tortured by foot-hold trap in Delta
The Fur-Bearers are offering a reward to find out who's responsible for a trapped and tortured raccoon. This post contains no graphic images.
May 6, 2019
NEWS: Reward offered in BC strychnine investigation
The Fur-Bearers are offering $1,000 to identify and convict the person(s) responsible for killing a beloved family pet and poaching. There are no graphic images in this article.
April 24, 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
Canada’s Seals and Sea Lions: Under Siege East and West
IFAW’s Sheryl Fink gets into the failed history of the east coast commercial seal hunt and the science that shows why a west coast hunt is doomed to failure.
April 4, 2019
