Family of Grizzly Bears Spotted in Nelson, No Immediate Concerns

Family of grizzly bears spotted in Nelson, no immediate concerns

A female grizzly bear with three cubs was spotted along Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir recently. One of the cubs was spotted walking with a limp, however, B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says there are no current concerns for their well-being. “We can confirm this is an old injury that was reported last year,” said BCCOS in a statement. “The bear with a limp is mobile and feeding.” Provincial wildlife biologists are also aware of th…

How a Yukon town lives alongside grizzly bears

Haines Junction sits in one of Yukon’s densest grizzly bear corridors. Indigenous Knowledge and decades of prevention are helping people and bears coexist