Media blames coyotes for off-leash dog encounter
An off-leash dog, out of sight of their human companion, got in a fight with two coyotes – and the media is blaming the coyotes.
March 15, 2022
Tag: coyote
Plans for coexistence in Stanley Park released by staff
Park Board staff last night presented their next steps and strategy for coexisting with coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
March 1, 2022
Lawsuit slams government for allowing coyote hunting contest
Animal Justice, The Fur-Bearers, and Coyote Watch Canada are suing the Ontario government over its decision to allow a coyote hunting contest to take place throughout the month of February.
February 24, 2022
ACTION ALERT: Tell Ontario to Enforce Killing Contest Laws
Take action to tell your MPP and the Ministry to enforce laws that can stop a coyote killing contest in Ontario.
January 20, 2022
Coyote Portrayals In Media, Ten Years Later
Dr. Shelley Alexander shares her views of a 10-year-old media content analysis, her own experiences with sensationalism and how they’ve impacted her role as a researcher and educator.
October 25, 2021
Coexistence is a daily intention
Strategies to live alongside wildlife aren’t failing; it’s time for them to begin in earnest.
October 6, 2021
The Fur-Bearers’ Stanley Park Coyotes Update
Executive Director Lesley Fox shares our history on this issue over the last year and what’s next. Also, psychotherapist Stephanie McMahon discusses grieving for the coyotes.
September 8, 2021
Stanley Park: What you can do to help the coyotes
Five ways you can help ensure that this situation is never repeated and protect the long-term health of Stanley Park and its inhabitants.
September 6, 2021
Science: Culls aren’t effective long-term solutions
Removing coyotes from an ecosystem doesn’t change the human impacts on the ecosystem and creates an opportunity for more coyotes to return.
September 3, 2021
The Fur-Bearers’ statement on Stanley Park coyotes
Following the announcement that more coyotes will be killed, we are left feeling anger, sadness and frustration that opportunities to prevent this outcome were ignored or missed.
September 2, 2021
Watch media sensationalize a coyote story on live television
Dr. Shelley Alexander’s nuanced explanations of coyote behaviour filtered down to one simplistic statement while interviewing on Morning Live.
August 31, 2021
Coyotes in Stanley Park with Dr. Kristen Walker
This special report is an evidence-based conversation with a researcher who’s on the ground in BC’s Stanley Park, gathering data about coyotes, park use, and changing behaviour.
August 19, 2021
The media needs to ask: where’s the food?
Wildlife “attacks” make for great headlines, but often, investigations show food plays a significant role.
July 29, 2021
Open letter: Vancouver Park Board can be part of the solution
Dear Park Board Commissioners, It was with sadness and frustration that we read the Conservation Officer Service trapped and killed four coyotes in Stanley Park
July 16, 2021
Four coyotes killed in Stanley Park
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) has killed four coyotes in Stanley Park and will continue using trapping and killing more. The live traps being
July 15, 2021
Canada Goose announces they’re going fur-free!
Major victory for animal lovers as outerwear company notorious for coyote fur steps away; will still use down, according to reports.
June 24, 2021
Coexisting: What to do when wildlife follows
Knowing how to respond to wildlife follows during a run or bike ride can make an amusing anecdote out of what may otherwise be an worrying wildlife encounter.
June 14, 2021
Mississauga proposes upgrades to wildlife feeding regulations
Feeding considered a major factor in negative encounters with coyotes in sizable city west of the GTA.
April 28, 2021
Canada Goose isn’t going fur-free, but recommits to no new fur
Outerwear company infamous for coyote fur clearly sees consumer demand moving away from their traditional product.
April 15, 2021
Coyote survey to understand public perceptions in Vancouver
University of British Columbia students working with Dr. Kristen Walker and Stanley Park Ecology Society.
March 23, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Stop coyote killing contest in Ontario
Business promoting killing largest 10, smallest coyote for prizes in contest. Take action to end it!
February 8, 2021
Open letter: Coyotes in Stanley Park need intervention
Conflict with coyotes in Stanley Park will continue unless signs, feeding are addressed, and enforcement begins.
January 22, 2021
Feeding led to death of coyotes in Stanley Park
Coyotes learn from what we teach them, and feeding teaches them to approach people.
January 14, 2021
Shifting perspectives: Coyotes aren’t luring your dog and other myths busted
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
January 13, 2021
