Feeding Bears

• B.C. wildlife rescue operators charged, accused of feeding bears

  A lawyer for wildlife rescue operators Tammy Trefry and Jeffrey Martel alleges they are being 'harassed and intentionally targeted' by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

  Crime

  Feb 28
  
• Judge tosses $60,000 fine against Whistler, B.C. woman who repeatedly fed bears

  Zuzana Stevikova was slapped with a nearly $60,000 fine in the case in October 2021, nearly six times the $10,500 the Crown and defence agreed upon.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2022
  
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• B.C. woman fined $60K for feeding bears thought she was helping them

  A published court ruling has shed new light on why a Whistler woman was buying bulk produce to feed bears. The actions ultimately led to a mother bear and two cubs being killed.

  Environment

  Oct 10, 2021
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• Whistler woman handed $60,000 in fines for regularly feeding bears

  Investigators discovered the woman was buying bulk produce for the bears, including "up to 10 cases of apples, 50 pounds of carrots and up to 15 dozen eggs" a week.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2021
• No-stopping zone in place on highway west of Jasper to allow bears to feed

  As a way to help protect animals and humans, Jasper National Park has implemented a no-stopping zone along a busy stretch of highway west of the town.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2019
• Two charged after allegedly feeding Timbits and hot dogs to bears on B.C.’s Alaska Highway

  The pair are due to appear in a Fort Nelson court next month.

  Environment

  Oct 17, 2018
• B.C. wildlife tour company charged after allegedly luring bears with food

  A wildlife tour company in Blue River, B.C., is facing charges for allegedly putting food out to attract bears.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2018
• Charges possible for B.C. family caught hand-feeding black bears

  The family living at the home is at the centre of an investigation after videos on social media show two young girls feeding the bears through doors and windows.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2018