Letter to the Editor I am absolutely appalled at the senseless cull and killing of perfectly healthy deer in Kimberley under the guise of research…
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Locals fined for poaching
A man and woman from Wasa recently received a combined $6,000 penalty and hunting bans in connection with poaching a Mule deer near Cranbrook, the…
Wildlife Act fines should benefit wildlife
Submitted by B.C. Wildlife Federation The B.C. Wildlife Federation applauds new stiffer penalties for infractions of the Wildlife Act, but we are concerned that the…
Wildlife and fish violation ticket fines increased
Those who commit offences that harm wildlife and fish, including illegal hunting and angling, now face higher fines. Violation ticket fines issued under the Wildlife…
Help prevent human-deer conflicts in urban areas
Residents in urban areas are encouraged to give deer plenty of space to reduce human-deer conflicts during deer fawning season. Fawning season occurs from mid-May…
Changes aimed to control feral rabbits
Regulatory changes have been made to the provincial Wildlife Act to help enhance government’s ability to manage feral rabbits and reduce their spread. Wild European…
RCMP offer seasonal reminders
The RCMP is offering summer season reminders to residents and visitors, including not leaving campfires unattended and to lock all vehicles. “Summer weather is almost…
Fernie man pleads guilty to Wildlife Act violations
The BC Conservation Officer Service Sept. 14 reported on social media that a Fernie man pleaded guilty in Terrace Provincial Court on September 10, to…
Hunting and trapping regs synopsis available
The latest Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis, effective July 1 to June 30, 2022, is now available for pickup and download. The Hunting & Trapping…
What to do when you find a fawn
By Danica Roussy It’s that time of year again (fawning season for deer) and WildSafeBC would like to remind people that if they find a…