BC Wolf Cull

• After months of pressure, B.C. government releases graphic wolf cull photos

  The batch of photos show dead, bloodied wolves in the snow, most of which appear to have been shot in the head, chest, neck, or spine.

  Environment

  Apr 20, 2023
  
• B.C. wolf allegedly found choking on tracking collar in rural Alberta

  The B.C. government has said in the past that the Wolf Cull Program is a humane way to control the population and increase the caribou population.

  Environment

  Feb 23, 2023
  
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• ‘Trust, but verify’: Animal welfare auditors support greater oversight of B.C. wolf cull

  The Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship has not published evidence to support its claims that the controversial wolf cull in B.C. is carried out humanely.

  Environment

  Dec 16, 2022
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• B.C. government won’t release photos of controversial wolf cull

  "Such photos are used strictly by the provincial wildlife veterinarian for assessment purposes, and would not be shared," wrote spokesperson Tania Venn.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2022
• Critics denounce use of military-grade rifles by province in B.C. wolf cull

  In a statement to Global News, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said it has used patrol rifles for more than two years following a successful pilot project.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2022
• ‘It’s shameful, it’s horrifying’: B.C. conservationists call for end to controversial wolf cull

  Every year the B.C. government hires contractors to kill hundreds of wolves to help save the dwindling caribou herds. Most of the wolves are shot from helicopters.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2022
• Petition opposing B.C. wolf cull program to be presented to forests minister

  Pacific Wild says it has gathered more than 500,000 signatures opposing the cull program.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2021