
Trapping coyotes for research in Stanley Park is dangerous
The Fur-Bearers has called for the University of British Columbia to suspend research project.
The Fur-Bearers has called for the University of British Columbia to suspend research project.
Charged with feeding coyotes in parks around the time of bites, resident faces $3,500 fine
Park Board staff last night presented their next steps and strategy for coexisting with coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
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.
Five ways you can help ensure that this situation is never repeated and protect the long-term health of Stanley Park and its inhabitants.
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.
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.
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
Conflict with coyotes in Stanley Park will continue unless signs, feeding are addressed, and enforcement begins.
Coyotes learn from what we teach them, and feeding teaches them to approach people.
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