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Bear activity up in Castlegar this summer

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now -
Bears have been much more active in and around Castlegar this year compared to last, according to the local WildSafeBC co-ordinator, but none have been destroyed.

Castlegar enjoys quiet year for wildlife conflicts

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
This year, there have been 46 black bear reports, six grizzly reports, and 126 overall wildlife sightings.

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

Bins and bears don’t mix

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
An increase in bear sighting has WildSafe BC reminding residents they’re on the hunt for food and our garbage...

Wildsafe BC Castlegar gearing up for hibernation

Environment Storrm Lennie -
The bears are getting ready for hibernation, and so is WildSafeBC Castlegar. The Castlegar program wraps up for the year...

Bear activity on the rise in Castlegar

Environment Storrm Lennie -
WildSafeBC Castlegar said there’s been an increase in bear activity over the last few weeks and urges residents to...

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