Wildlife Resources
Wildlife Resources
Cougar Information
If you see a cougar, please call
Conservation Officer 1-877-952-7277
Brochure on Predator Conflict Management for Cougars - http://www.wildsafebc.com/species/cougar
The Municipal Office tracks all cougar sightings for our residents 250-474-3167.
Cougar Sightings - 2017
Bear InformationIf you see a bear please call
Conservation Officer 1-877-952-7277Brochure on Predator Conflict Management for Bears - http://www.wildsafebc.com/species/black-bears
The Municipal Office tracks all bear sightings for our residents 250-474-3167.
The BC Ministry of Environment's Bear Smart Community Program encourages efforts to reduce bear-human conflicts. Some things you can do to help to bear-proof your home:
- keep garbage in the house or shed until pick up day
- don't add meat or cooked food to your compost
- pick ripe fruit and fallen fruit daily
- use bird-feeders only in the winter
- clean your BBQ after each use and store in a secure area
- don't feed pets or store pet food outdoors
10 Things You Should Know About Bears
BC's Bear Smart Community Program, Ministry of Environment
Bear Sightings - 2017
June 6, 2017 - 1200 Block of Neild Road
June 6, 2017 - 3700 Block of Happy Valley Road
Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT)
Habitat Acquisition Trust is a land trust in downtown Victoria that works to conserve habitat and plant and animal species (especially those that are at-risk) throughout the Capitol Regional District. The general website is: www.hat.bc.ca and specific to their bat program is: http://hat.bc.ca/bats/about-our-program
For futher information please contact:
Katie Bell
Bat Stewartship Coordinator, HAT
250-995-2428
Bat related inquiires: bat@hat.bc.ca
All other general inquiries: hatmail@hat.bc.ca