Richmond residents don’t need to fear raccoons
Understanding what’s causing behaviour is the first step in addressing it.
January 22, 2020
Tag: Conservation Officer
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
HUGE NEWS: BC government in “early stages” of exploring oversight for conservation officers
Ongoing pressure from The Fur-Bearers and advocates highlighted in National Post article reveal change may be on the way.
November 23, 2018
Court rules in favour of Conservation Officer Service, but this isn’t the end
The Fur-Bearers are working with legal team to determine best next steps for the animals.
December 13, 2017
We asked when helping an injured animal is a crime, and we didn’t get an answer
Wanting to help an animal, be it a beaver or a family pet, injured by a trap is a natural reaction to most people in
April 7, 2017
Conservation Officer calls lack of compliance “disturbing”
A report from the Conservation Officer Service shows 44 administrative sanctions and279 tickets issued, and an incredible $3.5 million in tickets and convictions, all within
March 24, 2017
How the choices we make on social media are seen by the government
Everyone has access to social media these days, even the government – and what that means for the animals we want to help may be
October 3, 2016
Could cougar have been saved by conservation officers?
A cougar in Port Moody has lost his life, simply for being too close for comfort. According to the Huffington Post, police received two calls
July 2, 2014
