A warning as we head into the weekend – bears are out.
Sightings of black bears have been reported throughout the region.
Conservation Officer, James Barber says last year’s long, hot summer has them out earlier than usual.
Barber recommends folks heading out on hikes or to the back country take bear spray in a side holster.
He says if you see a bear make yourself larger and make a lot of noise.
More bear aware info can be found at wildsafebc.com
