Fur-Bearers

• $1,000 reward posted after black bears found dismembered in Fraser Valley

  A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the conviction of whoever was responsible for a suspected black bear poaching incident in B.C.'s Fraser Valley on Oct. 5.

  Environment

  Oct 9
  
• 3 raccoons maimed in leg traps, B.C. animal activist group alleges

  The Fur-Bearers said the trappings have been reported to the BC Conservation Officer Service and want to remind residents trapping is “a cruel (and) ineffective solution.”

  Environment

  Jan 11
  
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• B.C. bear interactions with people skyrocketing, leading to more deaths

  More than 150 black bears have been killed by BCCOS officers so far in 2023.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2023
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• Wildlife advocacy group urging B.C. to stop beaver trapping related to wildfire mitigation

  According to the Fur-Bearers, the B.C. government received a $0.46 royalty for each beaver killed, amounting to $774.64 in beaver royalties last year.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2023
• Reconciliation sparks a reckoning for Canada Day fireworks displays

  Activist group the Indigenous Foundation also says people shouldn't buy July 1 fireworks and instead should donate the money to Indigenous organizations.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Concern in West Kelowna after being named one of B.C.’s deadliest cities for black bears

  “Everyone has a role to play in protecting black bears and preventing their deaths,” said Aaron Hofman of a non-profit charity called the Fur-Bearers.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• 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. 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
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• Pregnant fox rescued from leg-hold trap in B.C.; animal society hopeful paw will be saved

  The fox was found near Houston, B.C., and is currently under the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2020
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• B.C. couple who helped rescue emaciated bear cub won’t face legal action

  The couple arranged for the cub to be taken to a wildlife rescue, after being told by officials not to intervene.

  Jan 13, 2020