BC Conservation Office

• B.C. hunter faces 2-year hunting ban after being caught with goat, moose heads

  A Prince George man who was caught with a freezer full of wildlife parts, including  a mountain goat head, received a hefty fine and a two year hunting ban.

  Crime

  Feb 6
  
• Lost tadpoles, lonely rams and purring cougars among top calls to B.C. Conservation in 2022

  To take the edge off the start of 2023, the B.C. Conservation Office shared 10 head-scratching calls that they've described as a lighthearted look behind the scenes.   

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
  
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• 2 injured in separate bear attacks in Squamish, B.C.

  Conservation officers said the two attacks happened Thursday morning in the Squamish Estuary Trail Network area. 

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2022
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• B.C. hunter fined for shooting deer in residential area and leaving it to die

  The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the man baited and shot a mule deer buck on Lakeshore Road, an area with homes, beach houses and walking trails nearby.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2022
• Kelowna residents accused of trying to sell western painted turtle, may face charges

  Conservation officers seized the turtle and it was delivered to the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops Tuesday. It will be cared for at the park as it undergoes assessments.

  Crime

  Apr 6, 2022
• Cougar lunges at man and dog in Kelowna park

  "While roaming pets are prey for cougars, aggressive behaviour towards a leashed dog is uncommon and concerning," the conservation office said.

  News

  Jan 18, 2022
• West Kelowna Mounties find cannabis extraction facility during wildfire evacuation

  It was a Conservation Officer who reported seeing indications of a drug lab at one of the houses being evacuated in West Kelowna.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
• Summerland’s Garnet Lake to close to all angling

  The costs to remediate a lake after an illegal stocking can be extremely high, both in terms of dollars and damage to the environment.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2021
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• Two ‘aggressive’ black bears killed in North Vancouver over Canada Day weekend

  Conservation Officer Lonnie Schoenthal said no matter how many times he tried to scare it away from people, the bear was not afraid

  Jul 8, 2019
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• B.C.’s invasive mussel defence program launches new season

  Goal of inspection stations is to educate the public about invasive mussels and checking boats travelling into and through B.C.

  Environment

  May 31, 2019