If you haven’t seen a bear in your backyard yet, you may soon see one. Fall is approaching and the bears’ internal clocks are telling them to turn all their attention to eating. Bears need to gain three to four pounds a day to have sufficient fat reserves for the winter. Bear sightings in the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD), and … [Read more...]
This year, the Bear Aware program will be available in Sun Peaks through the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) to help residents and guests learn how to identify and manage bear attractants in the community. TNRD Bear Aware community coordinator Katelyn Leitch will visit 10 communities in the TNRD throughout the summer, including Sun … [Read more...]
Following an unusually warm winter, bears are about to leave their dens in search of the nearest food source and Environment Minister Barry Penner is reminding B.C. residents that it is up to them to remove items that can attract bears to their properties. "The most effective and natural way to prevent conflicts with bears in urban areas is to … [Read more...]
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