Tag: British Columbia

September 14, 2017

For most hunters, success defines a good hunt

Hunters often say enjoying nature and bonding with friends and family are favorite parts of the experience, but what contributes most to the happiness they get from the hunt? It’s...

June 23, 2017

Aging elk learn to stay clear of hunters

Mark Boyce couldn’t help but notice the difference in the elk he was studying in Alberta. When hunting season arrived, their behavior visibly changed. As the roads became busy with...

May 17, 2017

British Columbia conservation group eyes property for bighorn sheep

The Nature Trust of British Columbia is seeking to purchase and protect an 87.5-acre area of bighorn sheep habitat on the east side of Skaha Lake in the province’s southern...

April 6, 2017

British Columbia to form new wildlife management agency

On Mar. 22, British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations, Steve Thomson, announced that a new wildlife management agency will be formed in fall 2017 to expand...

March 2, 2017

How to deter black bears? Educate people

If people are more educated about ways to deter black bears from their neighborhoods, they will have fewer problem bears, according to new research. As part of a study published...

February 21, 2017

British Columbia may expand aerial wolf removals

On Feb. 1, Premier Christy Clark announced the British Columbia government’s major investment in a comprehensive caribou recovery program which builds on existing efforts, like a five-year grey wolf removal...

November 28, 2016

Habitat restoration begins at Shuswap Lake, BC

A habitat restoration project has begun on the banks of Shuswap Lake, less than a kilometer from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The project, organized by the Salmon Arm Bay Enhancement...

February 4, 2016

British Columbia unveils deal regarding coastal rainforest

After 10 years of negotiations between government, private, and aboriginal groups, British Columbia has announced a deal regarding the management of a large area of rainforest along its coastline. The...

New Wildlife Detection System
March 24, 2015

British Columbia Launches New Program to Reduce Wildlife Collisions

The East Kootenay region of British Columbia is no stranger to wildlife collisions with vehicles. In fact, in a typical year in British Columbia, more than 6,000 animals are killed...