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
Tag: coyote
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
Human-wildlife conflict: why relocation doesn’t work
A primer on why relocation, trapping and other mitigating efforts don’t resolve conflict with wildlife and can actually create it.
November 12, 2020
Essay: Media blames wildlife, but people at source of conflict
The headlines often say bear or coyote attack, but the stories themselves reveal that humans and dogs instigated conflicts.
July 21, 2020
Canada Goose to phase out new fur purchasing
News in line with company’s slow movement away from fur.
April 22, 2020
Launching #StashYourTrash to protect wildlife
Pledge to #StashYourTrash in your community and learn how to locate attractants that can create conflict for animals!
March 19, 2020
Fur trim: the missing perspective
Two views tend to battle out the ethics of coyote fur by companies like Canada Goose, but one opinion is never considered.
December 4, 2019
Pet owners’ guide: coyotes in your community
Tips to reduce conflict and fear with wildlife for dog and cat families.
November 27, 2019
Ontario’s Wolves And Coyotes Under Fire
Killing canids in Northern Ontario won't help moose populations, but it could have far reaching impacts. Hannah Barron of Earthroots joins Defender Radio to discuss this proposed policy.
September 19, 2019
Canada Goose won’t meet to discuss marketing claims with animal advocates
Two non-profits want to hear about company’s claims of humane sourcing of animal products.
September 4, 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
The unasked questions in a “coyote attack” news story
Information about what preceded the contact, if an investigation revealed feeding, and other questions must be asked by journalists.
May 9, 2019
Why we haven’t posted about the Canada Goose “faux fur” rumour
TLDR: it’s a rumour that hasn’t been verified.
April 17, 2019
The Fur-Bearers ask residents to call in tips on Mississauga snares
Peel police investigating after eleven snares found in urban park, one coyote was injured and another killed.
April 3, 2019
