Kimberley RCMP has responded to three collisions involving elk over the past few days. “The elk herd in Wycliffe is on the move, crossing Highway…
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Survey shows 32% decline in elk numbers locally
The provincial government announced earlier this week that it is taking action to support the recovery of Rocky Mountain elk after a recent survey found…
Including wildlife in your holiday gift giving plans
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary People of the East Kootenay have amazing generosity at this time of the year when it comes to raising funds…
B.C.’s wildlife management needs science, not money
Letter to the Editor John Bergenske is right when he says that wildlife shouldn’t be managed for any particular group (“What’s behind the proposed Wildlife…
Tarp elk freed on Christmas Day
Photos courtesy BC Conservation Officer Service On the morning of December 25, Cranbrook-based B.C. Conservation Officers (COs) Ray Gilewicz and Jeff Scott tranquilized a bull…
Elk Valley community cares about wildlife
Elk Valley community members gathered last week during three different wildlife and road safety events. On Monday, community members met for Wildsight’s Wild Ideas event….
Deadly deer disease moving closer to B.C.
Provincial wildlife health authorities are turning to B.C. hunters to help monitor deer, moose and elk after biologists discovered an animal infected with chronic wasting…
Bennett agrees elk numbers down in region
East Kootenay Hunters Association president Larry Hall has received national media attention in the past week for making statements about a dramatic decline in the…
Luxor Linkage to be preserved by NCC
A prime wildlife corridor linking the Purcell and Rocky mountains has become more secure for the grizzlies, bighorn sheep and other wide-ranging animals that use…
December in the East Kootenay
One moment it was November 30 and the Grey Cup hangover was finally subsiding and the next thing it was Christmas. Flash – that was…