A word can act like a paintbrush. Each brush stroke, line and curve brings into focus a final image. And the words used by government agencies and the media paint an inaccurate, distorted image of bears. Imagine the silhouette of…
We have identified nine priorities on our website (bearalliance.com), all of which involve assisting the people of British Columbia to coexist with bears and share the same habitats. As a new organization with a wealth of collective expertise, experience and skill sets, we welcome an opportunity to learn how we can assist FLNRORD in addressing the need for improved animal care considerations. Our first priority is to address improvements to the rescue and release of orphaned bears.
Thanks to Jeanie, we now have a richer understanding of bears, their strengths and weaknesses, their individuality and the depth of mother-love. She showed us that bears have unique emotions, quirks and personalities, and that perhaps we are more similar to bears than we imagined. Jeanie brought joy to all who were privileged to spend time in her company. She is truly missed.
The BC Bear Alliance would like to introduce ourselves and thank you for the recent creation of two new positions to assist with enforcement of wildlife attractant and conflict-reduction laws in the province. Formed this year, the BC Bear Alliance…
Cowboy is a clever bear, and the work of some members of his community and bear advocates have taught him some valuable lessons about how to coexist safely. But his record of learning and listening doesn’t apply when a government agency decides he needs to be killed.
If you’re of the mindset that you can “fight the war on” anything, you are dead wrong. War begets war. Fighting begets fighting. So what are you supposed to do then? Sit back and let bad sh*t happen? NO! Contrary…
