Learn about black bears in hyperphagia with ACES Aspen Bear Alliance is hosting an informational seminar on black bears and their fall “feeding frenzy” also known as hyperphagia this Thursday at 6 p.m..
A Conversation with Lynn Goldsmith, Friday, 8 p.m., TACAW, Free An evening of conversation with renowned photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Music journalist and filmmaker Daniel Shaw will lead a discussion of her latest book, “Music in the.
Posted: May 11, 2021 5:00 AM PT | Last Updated: May 11
More than 500 black bears in B.C. were killed by wildlife officers between April 2020 and March 2021.(Robson Fletcher/CBC)
Wildlife advocates want body cameras on B.C. conservation officers tasked with responding to bear conflicts after more than 500 black bears were killed in the past year.
More than two dozen advocacy groups from Pacific Wild to Justice for B.C. Grizzlies have joined forces, forming the B.C. Bear Alliance. Organizers say they want to promote improved co-existence between humans and bears in B.C. We re concerned about the number of the black bears that are killed in the province, said Christine Miller, co-chair of the alliance. She says the collective was formed as stakeholders believed they could make a bigger impact as a unified voice when engaging with the province.