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INFORMATION BULLETIN
For Immediate Release
2006ENV0037-000611
May 17, 2006
Ministry of Environment
PUBLIC WARNED TO BEWARE OF BEARS ON THE MOVE
VICTORIA – Most of British Columbia’s bears are on the move after coming out of winter hibernation, and Environment Minister Barry Penner is warning the public to take steps to avoid bear/human conflicts.
They’re hungry, on the prowl for food and in the case of female bears, they are often accompanied by cubs. They will aggressively defend their offspring.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service urges people to take steps to bear-proof their homes as a way to cut down on conflicts:
Garbage and Compost:
Keep garbage in the house, garage or shed until pick-up day.
Don’t add meat products or cooked food to compost, turn it regularly and keep it covered.
Fruit Trees:
Pick ripe fruit daily.
Remove unused trees.
Bird Food:
Use bird feeders only in winter.
Keep ground free of seeds.
Barbecues:
Clean the grill after each use.
Store covered in a secure area.
Pet Food:
Bring pet dishes inside and clean up any spillage.
Store pet food indoors.
The Ministry of the Environment’s Bear Smart pamphlet is available at Service BC Government Agents and retail outlets where outdoor equipment is sold. For more information on avoiding conflicts with bears, visit the Ministry of Environment website at: wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/bearsmart/10_THINGS_BEARS.pdf
People having problems with bears, cougars, wolves, or other predators should call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service immediately at 1-800-663-9453 (WILD).
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Media
contact:
Don McDonald
Communications Director
250 387-9733
For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province’s news feeds using RSS, visit the Province’s website at www.gov.bc.ca.
For Immediate Release
2006ENV0037-000611
May 17, 2006
Ministry of Environment
PUBLIC WARNED TO BEWARE OF BEARS ON THE MOVE
VICTORIA – Most of British Columbia’s bears are on the move after coming out of winter hibernation, and Environment Minister Barry Penner is warning the public to take steps to avoid bear/human conflicts.
They’re hungry, on the prowl for food and in the case of female bears, they are often accompanied by cubs. They will aggressively defend their offspring.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service urges people to take steps to bear-proof their homes as a way to cut down on conflicts:
Garbage and Compost:
Keep garbage in the house, garage or shed until pick-up day.
Don’t add meat products or cooked food to compost, turn it regularly and keep it covered.
Fruit Trees:
Pick ripe fruit daily.
Remove unused trees.
Bird Food:
Use bird feeders only in winter.
Keep ground free of seeds.
Barbecues:
Clean the grill after each use.
Store covered in a secure area.
Pet Food:
Bring pet dishes inside and clean up any spillage.
Store pet food indoors.
The Ministry of the Environment’s Bear Smart pamphlet is available at Service BC Government Agents and retail outlets where outdoor equipment is sold. For more information on avoiding conflicts with bears, visit the Ministry of Environment website at: wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/bearsmart/10_THINGS_BEARS.pdf
People having problems with bears, cougars, wolves, or other predators should call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service immediately at 1-800-663-9453 (WILD).
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Media
contact:
Don McDonald
Communications Director
250 387-9733
For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province’s news feeds using RSS, visit the Province’s website at www.gov.bc.ca.