Study: Popularity of roadside bear viewing impacts bears and humans
Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explores paper from Frontiers in Conservation Science on how to manage people – and bears – around roadsides in Kananaskis, Alberta.
July 16, 2024
Tag: Grizzly bear
Nakoda’s Story with John E. Marriott
Nakoda isn’t the first grizzly to die due to the railways and highways that flow through and around national park sites; but John Marriott and the team at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy hope she may be the last.
June 24, 2024
Getting up close to wildlife puts animals at risk
A picture or close encounter is never worth the risk that is put on wildlife.
April 17, 2024
Survey shows opposition to grizzly trophy hunting in BC
Trophy hunting of grizzlies was ended in 2017 and survey shows residents want it to stay that way
October 5, 2023
BC Grizzly Bear Framework: Share your voice!
British Columbia is seeking input to a draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework. Learn how to have your voice added!
July 13, 2023
VICTORY: Grizzly bear hunt to end in British Columbia
Province says that hunting of grizzly bears is not in line with values of British Columbians.
December 19, 2017
Our letter to the government on grizzly hunting in BC
Read our submission to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, then send your own to speak out for the grizzlies.
October 27, 2017
Auditor’s report slams government for poor grizzly bear management
Auditor General calls for increased transparency, monitoring, accountability, and providing resources and goals to Conservation Officer Service.
October 24, 2017
449: Inside The Grizzly Poll
Mario Canseco of Insights West discusses what his company’s poll on grizzly bear hunting shows, why professional surveys are a valuable tool, and why advocates should be looking to the numbers.
October 11, 2017
Majority of British Columbians oppose grizzly bear hunt – including hunters
Insights West poll indicates 74% of residents support banning grizzly hunting, including 58% of self-identified hunters.
October 4, 2017
ACTION ALERT: Government accepting comments on grizzly hunt policies
The province wants to hear what you think about the hunting of grizzly bears – and we want you to help you be loud and clear.
October 4, 2017
The Conversation needs some more talking points on grizzly bear debate
Blistering comments in “scientific” review, value of bear viewing, and public views under represented in article.
September 18, 2017
Ep. 442: Shoot To Thrill
There’s more than one way to shoot a grizzly – but only one can be our future.
August 22, 2017
Victory? BC NDP announce end to trophy hunt
Hunting of grizzlies still allowed outside of Great Bear Rainforest.
August 15, 2017
Rally for BC’s Grizzlies on April 1st
A rally to call on the government to end the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in British Columbia will take place Saturday, April 1. From
March 30, 2017
Poll: Rural residents oppose grizzly bear trophy hunt, too
Opposition to the contentious grizzly bear trophy hunt is high in rural areas, despite claims from hunting lobbyists and some politicians. A new poll from
March 30, 2017
Episode 140: Grizzlies and the Heiltsuk people
On the central coast of British Columbia sits the traditional lands of the Heiltsuk First Nations people. In their language, Heiltsuk means to speak and
July 20, 2014
Study: BC’s grizzlies at risk
A study out of SFU and University of Victoria is pointing to scientific uncertainty as a warning that the current lethal practices of grizzly bear
November 7, 2013
