By Doug Clovechok About a year ago I met with Rick Hoar and Kent Kebe from the Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club about the…
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Youth work experience program with BC Parks and COS
Young people interested in environmental management and conservation will have opportunities to gain experience, skills and training through a new government program that offers employment…
Removing the welcome mat for urban deer
By Danica Roussy Deer conflicts are increasing in many communities around B.C. as deer lose their natural fear of people, and find food, shelter and…
Food conditioned bruin destroyed
WildSafeBC Elk Valley reports that a food-conditioned cinnamon-coloured black bear was destroyed by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service on June 28. “This bear had been…
Invasive Mussel Defence program resuming
Boat inspection stations are opening at various locations throughout the province to prevent harmful zebra and quagga mussels from hitching a boat ride and entering…
Rescued screech owl makes full recovery
In late fall (2019), a B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCS) member on patrol came across this screech owl, lying injured on a highway near Fort…
Audits aimed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
To reduce human-wildlife conflicts, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) recently conducted province-wide bear attractant audits that resulted in 732 enforcement actions, including 108 in…
WildSafeBC Elk Valley going into hibernation
Ongoing support from sponsors, collaboration with community groups, social and local media have enabled WildSafeBC to reach a broad range of residents and visitors. More…
Three in custody following dramatic series of events
Three people have been arrested following a dramatic series of events in the Elk Valley today. Just before 10 a.m. Elk Valley RCMP received a…
Seasonal officers added to local BCCOS ranks
Two seasonal B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) officers are being added to the East Kootenay, with coming to Cranbrook and another in Invermere, the Ministry…