Bear Encounters Surge Across Northwest B.C. This Year

Bear encounters surge across northwest B.C. this year - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

A sharp increase in bear encounters across the Northwest has conservation officers urging residents to take greater responsibility for managing wildlife attractants as the animals remain active ahead of hibernation. “There’s a lot more this year, for sure,” said Sgt. Micah Kneller of the BC Conservation Officer Service, pointing to increased activity around Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers. The Skeena Region recorded 474 calls involving black bears…

Bear encounters surge across northwest B.C. this year - Vanderhoof Omineca Express

Conservation officers appeal for greater vigilance as complaints rise and more bears are destroyed in preventable conflicts

Bear encounters surge across northwest B.C. this year - Northern Sentinel

Conservation officers appeal for greater vigilance as complaints rise and more bears are destroyed in preventable conflicts

Bear encounters surge across northwest B.C. this year - The Interior News - Smithers BC

Conservation officers appeal for greater vigilance as complaints rise and more bears are destroyed in preventable conflicts

Bear encounters surge across northwest B.C. this year

Conservation officers appeal for greater vigilance as complaints rise and more bears are destroyed in preventable conflicts