Manitoba’s Bill 22 would put wildlife at risk
The Fur-Bearers joins a coalition of NGOs calling for province to withdraw bill that would allow greater use of cosmetic pesticides.
October 6, 2022
Tag: wildlife
Scholarship Deadline Extended to Oct. 14!
Do you have an arts-based or research project that focuses on coexisting with fur-bearing animals? You may be eligible for our scholarships!
September 29, 2022
Les traductions françaises arrivent bientôt !
The Fur-Bearers is proud to announce that we’ve integrated translation software and will be populating our website with versions of our content in French beginning in early winter 2022.
September 27, 2022
Decorating For Wildlife: Coexistence Tips for Autumn Décor
An adorable front door or perfectly instagrammable setup could be ideal for you, but hazardous for local wildlife. You may be surprised by these 4 tips!
September 19, 2022
The American badger (Taxidea taxus)
Get to know all about the American badger and their lives in Canada with this in-depth article!
September 12, 2022
WIN for Wildlife 50/50 Raffle winner announced!
First online, BC-only 50/50 raffle was a HUGE success with a final jackpot of over $11k!
August 31, 2022
Delay trapping season to protect grizzlies, researchers say
Traps are damaging and leading to the loss of toes of grizzly bears, new paper shows.
August 29, 2022
Wildlife is on the move: tips to keep them out of your home
Young animals are seeking new den sites and food sources as summer fades into fall. These tips will help keep them out of your home!
August 29, 2022
Back to school: keep wildlife safe with these four tips!
The third tip could be something you never thought of and will make a huge difference in preventing negative encounters.
August 25, 2022
Arts scholarship from The Fur-Bearers supports project on urban wildlife
Read about a project that features projected animations of wildlife in urban environments.
August 18, 2022
Bear poo: Important stuff!
There’s a lot to learn about bears just by looking at their poo! Read some fun facts about bear scat!
August 16, 2022
BC Hydro to kill beavers for Site C dam
Beavers living in the Watson Slough wetland to be killed by the provincial Crown corporation
August 15, 2022
VICTORY: Over 1,400 coexistence door hangers distributed
Our bear awareness door hangers are hitting doors in communities across British Columbia and Canada!
August 8, 2022
2022 WIN for Wildlife 50/50 Raffle!
Raffle will support humane education projects for children that promote wildlife coexistence!
August 1, 2022
The Fur-Bearers calls on the Auditor General to audit the BCCOS
Read our letter to the Auditor General calling for an audit of the BCCOS.
July 6, 2022
BC’s policy on rabbits ignores causes and puts animals at risk
Regulatory changes for two rabbit species revealed in spring are now in place; root causes of issue go unaddressed.
June 24, 2022
Eye on Wildlife: Good fences make good neighbours, sort of
A 6′ fence keeps human visitors from entering the yard. What impact might it have on local wildlife? A trail cam reveals what happened!
June 14, 2022
Open Letter: Coexistence with beavers in Calgary
Read our recent letter sent to Calgary Mayor and Council regarding beavers being trapped by the city.
June 10, 2022
Rabbits in British Columbia are in trouble: new laws coming
Changes to Wildlife Act regulations are coming. Read what this might mean for Cottontail and European rabbits in BC.
June 2, 2022
Open Letter: Wild animals do not belong in classrooms
Read our open letter about a Saskatchewan Conservation Officer bringing a young moose to a school classroom.
May 27, 2022
The Fur-Bearers submit comments on BC rodenticide changes
Read The Fur-Bearers’ submission on proposed changes to the use of rodenticides in British Columbia
May 26, 2022
It’s time to euthanize this word in media
Language used in media can remove a feeling of responsibility for consequences to wildlife.
May 25, 2022
Three Tips to Geocache Safely For Wildlife
GPS-treasure hunt is a great family-friendly activity, especially when being mindful of area wildlife and ecosystems!
May 25, 2022
5 Attractants To Check and Save Lives
Use these tips to stash your trash as wildlife seek easy spring snacks.
May 18, 2022
