WildSafeBC Elk Valley is today reporting more bear sightings and activity in the Elk Valley.

A bear was reported destroying a bird feeder on Cedar Bowl Drive in Fernie and there has been bear sightings reported by the boat launch and along the dike trail towards Dogwood Park and on Ridgemont Lane.

Additionally, bears are reported accessing garbage left outdoors in Sparwood Heights.

Yesterday (May 16) there were bear and moose sightings reported on Stove trail on May 15, along with a moose and calf by the Queen V/Sidewinder junction.

“Keep your garbage stored indoors, bring in bird feeders until the winter, keep barbecues clean and secure all other attractants and bears will move on,” WildSafeBC Elk Valley noted.

“Keeping garbage stored indoors until collection day and securing wildlife attractants is the best way to keep people safe, prevent property damage, and avoid the unnecessary killing of bears that come into conflict with people.

“Bottom line: Garbage, birdseed and pet food etc. attracts bears to your property making it more likely for the bear to break into your home creating a safety risk for your family and a death sentence for the bear.”

For more information on wildlife safety go to www.wildsafebc.com

Lead image courtesy WildSafeBC Elk Valley

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