The BC government is seeking feedback on their draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework
A guide if you would like to fill the questionnaire out now and not lose your opportunity to use your voice.
New regulations take effect in BC to stop trophy hunt of grizzly bears: interview roundup
This is the first April 1st since 2001 that the trophy hunt of grizzly bears is illegal. It’s important for us to celebrate and recognize these important moments. There remain, however, important issues and challenges with the new regulations…
Where the salmon-loving bears roam
After years of field work and collaboration, and months in the Raincoast lab, we’re very excited to share some insights from a new study, due for publication soon, that reveals habitat hotspots for grizzly bears across BC…
Grizzly bear hunt not founded in science say Raincoast scientists
“Confronting Uncertainty in Grizzly Bear Management” is a paper published by Raincoast scientists and our partners that challenges the BC government’s claim of sound scientific management over its grizzly hunt.
In 2012, is a bear worth more living or shot dead?
By Kevin Smith, Times Colonist
For a moment, I want you to put aside your feelings around trophy hunting of bears. Instead, I want you to think about the business case…
Grizzly hunt begins – Global TV
Raincoast wants an end to the grizzly hunt. Global BC News Hour coverage includes interviews with Raincoast’s Dr. Chris Darimont and photographer Andrew Wright…
Grizzly Bear hunt begins again: Groups want event banned
Global News:
The grizzly bear hunt started April 1st, and groups such as the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast want the annual trophy hunt to be stopped…
Coexisting with bears
by Chris Genovali Edmonton Journal August 31, 2009 Re: “Bears kept eating as companions shot; ‘Serious public safety issue’ required quick action, official says,”. The massacre — as one local resident described it — at the Conklin dump is a reminder of similar problems here in British Columbia with “control kills” of bears.