News Items tag as: WildSafe BC

Bear reports in Okanagan Westside way up over past year
March 12, 2022 - 2:03 PM

WildSafeBC has recorded a significant increase in conflicts between humans and bears in 2021.
Cougar, grizzly bear, captured on camera at kill site
May 22, 2021 - 4:30 PM

The circle of life has been caught on camera with both a cougar and bear making the most out of a deer carcass.
Central Okanagan bear-resistant garbage bins project wrapping up soon
April 29, 2021 - 4:10 PM

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is in its final stages of testing bear-resistant garbage cans and new options for residents could be available later this year.
Coyotes in southern Interior getting early start on mating season thanks to mild weather
January 25, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A recent rash social media reports about coyote encounters in the Thompson-Okanagan may be related to the fact it's that the wily canine's breeding season is about to get underway.
2020 West Kelowna deer reports increase, record number of springtime bears tallied by WildSafeB.C.
January 14, 2021 - 10:00 PM

Over the last five years, deer reports in the Central Okanagan's Westside have been increasing and 2020 saw an unusually high number of bear-related conflicts in the springtime.
Conservation officers investigating northern B.C. wolf attack
May 30, 2020 - 11:38 AM

An investigation into a lone wolf attack of a man in Port Edward, approximately 125 kilometres west of Terrace, is being investigated by the Conservation Office.
Mother bear with five cubs spotted in Penticton
May 19, 2020 - 4:32 PM

A rare sight in Penticton today as residents spotted a sow with five cubs in tow, according to WildSafeBC.
Now is the time to look at bear-proofing your property
March 01, 2020 - 9:30 AM

With the arrival of warmer weather, bears will be returning, they'll be hungry and residents in interface areas might want to be prepared.
WILD WEDNESDAY: Watch how the snowshoe hare changes its coat for winter in B.C.
December 11, 2019 - 11:45 AM

When temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, some animals in B.C. adjust their coat to fit the season.
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you tell the difference between these two B.C. woodpeckers?
December 04, 2019 - 10:12 AM

Winter is here and it's one of the best times to see certain species including some birds.
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News Items tag as: WildSafe BC

Bear reports in Okanagan Westside way up over past year

Cougar, grizzly bear, captured on camera at kill site

Central Okanagan bear-resistant garbage bins project wrapping up soon

Coyotes in southern Interior getting early start on mating season thanks to mild weather

2020 West Kelowna deer reports increase, record number of springtime bears tallied by WildSafeB.C.

Conservation officers investigating northern B.C. wolf attack

Mother bear with five cubs spotted in Penticton

Now is the time to look at bear-proofing your property

WILD WEDNESDAY: Watch how the snowshoe hare changes its coat for winter in B.C.

WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you tell the difference between these two B.C. woodpeckers?

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