ACTION ALERT: Ontario proposes new penned dog hunting licenses
The consultation period is only open until May 18, 2023 – ACT TODAY to reject the province’s proposal to allow new licenses for dog hunting pens.
April 28, 2023
Tag: coyotes
Stop coyote bounties in Saskatchewan
TAKE ACTION: The Fur-Bearers and Coyote Watch Canada are calling on the Province of Saskatchewan to take action on bounties for coyotes.
April 5, 2023
Educational tools available to help communities coexist with coyotes
The Fur-Bearers remind residents that feeding changes the behaviour of wildlife and is often a pre-cursor to negative encounters leading to coyotes’ deaths.
December 13, 2022
Wildlife encounters are preventable if timely action is taken
Coyote Watch Canada and The Fur-Bearers call for transparency and quicker response to feeding in the future in Burlington.
September 21, 2022
Coyote Conversations: Aversion Conditioning For Urban Coyotes
Lauren Van Patter and Lesley Sampson discuss why sometimes “hazing” works and sometimes it seems it doesn’t on the Defender Radio podcast.
January 29, 2021
The role of media in human-wildlife conflict
Could a culture of fear founded in media sensationalism detract from coexistence efforts?
January 28, 2021
Getting To Know Coyotes
Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada answers audience questions on this episode of the Defender Radio Podcast!
May 29, 2020
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
Back To School On: Compassionate Conservation
Dr. Kristen Walker of UBC talks compassionate conservation, coexistence, harm reduction in wildlife research and more!
September 12, 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
Intolerable Cruelty: The Science Behind Snares and Strychnine
Dr. Gilbert Proulx discusses his new book, Intolerable Cruelty: The Truth Behind Killing Neck Snares and Strychnine in this episode of the Defender Radio podcast.
November 28, 2018
507: The New Year’s Rant: How Do You Grow Hope
Host Michael Howie explores the question of how to grow hope in the world after a difficult year, and his promises to the animals for 2018.
December 30, 2017
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
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
Why we’re at the UBCM, and how you can help
The Union of BC Municipalities convention is an opportunity for us to talk to people about how their communities can create change for animals.
September 26, 2017
