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A V Bear Smart
- 2 years 51 weeks ago
The black bear (Ursus americanus) is a familiar sight to many British Columbians may it be in the wilderness or wandering through the backyard; but how familiar are you with this furry resident of...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 2 weeks ago
BEAR SUMMARY FOR THE ALBERNI VALLEY
The following summary is based upon a compilation of bear information provided by
government agencies and unconfirmed sightings reported by the public over the...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 2 weeks ago
Warm weather, robins and daffodils all herald the arrival of spring but groundhogs aren’t the only creatures coming out of their holes right now. Spring time signals the end of hibernation for bears...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 5 weeks ago
Human-bear conflict is not exclusively an urban issue. Agricultural operations frequently experience a fair share of wildlife related conflicts. Quite often, livestock grazing and grain production...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 10 weeks ago
Attention all Port Alberni residents: Conservation Officer Public Wildlife Reports indicate that bears are now active in the following areas:
o Fowley Road
o Hospital area (Galiano, San Mateo &...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 11 weeks ago
What’s black, fuzzy, has four legs and a sense of smell two thousand times stronger than a human’s? Urusus americanus - the black bear. With spring approaching bears will be emerging from their dens...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 15 weeks ago
Where exactly does wildlife management in your community begin? The answer might be surprising. It begins before an animal, bear or otherwise, has even placed a paw within the community. Many may...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 18 weeks ago
Like many non-profit organizations, Bear Smart efforts are made possible through dedicated volunteers. Projects spearheaded by our volunteers include door to door campaigns, information booths at...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 19 weeks ago
Backcountry Bears
Many residents and visitors to British Columbia explore the backcountry year round. Camping, hiking, fishing, mushroom picking and hunting often puts you in the bear’s natural...
A V Bear Smart
- 3 years 22 weeks ago
Bear Sighting – Immediate Action Required
Attention residents in the following areas:
Bruce & 12th Avenue
5th Avenue
A black bear is currently raiding garbage in this area and causing damage to...