Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation is urging hunters, residents, and visitors to respect wildlife and practise responsible harvesting throughout the Elk Valley, which forms part of…
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BCWF honours local for outstanding contributions
The BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) Ted Barsby Conservationist of the Year recognizes and honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to conservation in…
Keeping up the fight against invasive mussels
Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025 In 2025, B.C. worked with partners to stop invasive mussels from being introduced into…
Grizzly conflicts bound to keep rising: BCWF
Submitted by B.C. Wildlife Federation Recent attacks by grizzly bears are a reminder that we are increasingly in conflict with these giant predators. Grizzlies are the animal most…
Tangled deer freed by officers
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service, with the assistance of the District of Elkford’s Bylaw Officer, responded to concerns reported about a deer that had wire…
Bear attack leads to coordinated response
On May 16, at approximately 3 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP responded to a report of a bear attack just south of Elkford on a…
Cranbrook-born Conservation Officer honoured
Born in Cranbrook and growing up on Vancouver Island, Drew Milne explored the great outdoors whenever he got the chance. Whether hiking, biking, camping or…
Invasive mussels successfully held at bay
Support for the Invasive Mussel Defence Program keeps B.C. waters healthy The best offense is a good defence when it comes to invasive species, because…
Provincial contacts list for urban deer complaints
Each year during fawning season, reports of protective and aggressive deer increase. City of Kimberley council is disappointed by the lack of provincial support to…
Live trap set for aggressive bear in Max Turyk area
City of Fernie Bylaw Services is working with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service and WildSafeBC Elk Valley to respond to an aggressive bear in the…