ACTION ALERT: Cambridge Trapping Coyotes
The City of Cambridge is trapping a coyote family despite offers of assistance from The Fur-Bearers and Coyote Watch Canada. Take action now!
July 12, 2018
Tag: coyote
Success or Failure: Predator Removal (533)
Can predator removal be successful in resolving conflict? Or is it doomed to failure? Will co-existence emerge as the scientifically proven champion of management? Get the answers from PhD candidate and study author Robert James Lennox!
July 11, 2018
Temporary closures of trails a responsible part of co-existence
Parks Canada made the right choice to protect wildlife when a coyote den site was identified.
May 25, 2018
New Evidence Puts A Target On Predator Bounties (527)
Bounties on wolves and coyotes don’t work, and new research from Dr. Gilbert Proulx and Sadie Parr supports putting an end to them.
May 16, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: 527 – New Evidence Puts A Target On Predator Bounties
A new study shows that livestock isn’t a food source for coyotes and wolves in Alberta and calls for an end to bounties. Get the facts in five with this news brief!
May 14, 2018
When wildlife appears: three things to know for communities
Foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and other animals may be looking for new places to live in the spring and summer.
May 8, 2018
Helping North Vancouver co-exist with coyotes
The Fur-Bearers distributed door hanger educational pamphlets for residents in area of conflict.
May 4, 2018
Co-Existing With Coyotes In Suburban Burlington (521)
Coyote Watch Canada and the Defender Radio Podcast explore LaSalle Park in Burlington and explore what could be leading to potential coyote conflict, and how the solution exists in human behaviour.
April 6, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: 521 – Co-existing With Coyotes In Suburban Burlington
Coyote Watch Canada and the Defender Radio Podcast check out coyote hotspots in Burlington’s LaSalle Park – get it in five with this News Brief!
April 4, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Say NO to Coyote Trapping in Montréal
Use our one-click letter/petition to tell the City ofMontréal that co-existence is the ethical, humane, and effective choice to preventing or mitigating conflict!
March 26, 2018
Fur industry uses concept of sustainability to excuse inherently inhumane methods
Sustainable moniker can mislead consumers into thinking fur is ethically acceptable.
March 1, 2018
‘Ethically-sourced’ is the latest marketing term in green washing campaigns
Terminology about fur or other products that is entirely subjective is entirely unreliable.
February 21, 2018
Three behaviours mistaken for aggression in coyotes
People create fear and coyotes are persecuted often because we don't understand what these beautiful canids are saying or doing.
January 26, 2018
Five things to know about fur trim and Canada Goose
Looking for a quick starting point in understanding why so many stand against Canada Goose? Here are the basics you need to know about Canada Goose, fur trim, and why it can never be humane.
January 19, 2018
More unanswered questions than facts in CTV report on coyote conflict
Conflict with wildlife can be frightening, upsetting, and anger-inducing. But that shouldn’t stop a journalist from doing their job.
December 12, 2017
ACTION ALERT: Sportchek is selling fur again
Retailer restocks fur trimmed products after stating they would not do so last season, citing consumer demand.
November 15, 2017
501: Communities Can Co-exist With Coyotes
Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada joined Defender Radio for an outdoor interview to talk co-existence programs, community buy-in, and what can lead to success or failure for co-flourishing with coyotes.
November 14, 2017
OPEN LETTER: Inside Halton is failing people, their pets, and the wildlife of their communities
The goals of Inside Halton are commendable. But the results are not, and could in fact create dangerous scenarios…
September 28, 2017
Three things kids should know if they see animals on their walk to school
You might be surprised at what #3 says to keep your family, as well as wildlife and domestic animals, safe!
September 6, 2017
Coyotes aren’t the problem, and trapping isn’t the solution
Attractants andhuman behaviour are the cause of conflict with wildlife and pets.
September 1, 2017
CBC responds to our complaint about coyote coverage in PEI
Managing editor acknowledges mistakes, but still relies on single government biologist for information.
August 29, 2017
443: Good Coyote, Bad Rap
Dr. Simon Gadbois responds to folk-logic raised in documentary Bad Coyote, and discusses co-existence, fear, and the science of canids in Nova Scotia.
August 29, 2017
CBC’s sensationalism could be harmful to coyotes
Michael Howie's complaint to the CBC Ombudsman shines light on failings in editing, reporting of wildlife.
August 9, 2017
Three behaviours people mistake for aggression in coyotes
The Fur-Bearers often come across well-meaning individuals who see wildlife, particularly coyotes, acting in a way they believe to be aggressive. These observations are typically simple misunderstandings – but the consequences can be dire, leading to poor policy or general public fear of innocent animals.
July 7, 2017
