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Residents warned lynx are hunting pets, urban chickens in Kamloops: conservation service
Backyard chickens may be part of the reason behind the recent increase in wildcat sighting…
Lack of snow may be reason for rare lynx sightings in Kamloops
The lack of snow may be behind the recent sightings and rescues of lynx in…
Hunter fined nearly $5,000 for poaching bull moose in Okanagan
A hunter has been fined $4,900 after he was caught in West Kelowna with the carcass…
2020 West Kelowna deer reports increase, record number of springtime bears tallied by WildSafeB.C.
Over the last five years, deer reports in the Central Okanagan's Westside have been increasing…
Conservation service repeats warning after deer impaled on fence in Okanagan
Kelowna conservation officers had to euthanize two deer in recent weeks after the animals were…
Williams Lake snowmobilers fined $9,000 for riding in protected caribou areas
Two Williams Lake men received a $9,050 fine after they were caught snowmobiling in protected…
Invermere deer rescued from Christmas lights tangle
Conservation officers stepped in to rescue a deer in a seasonal snafu in Invermere. Conservation officers…
Kelowna woman surprised to find bobcat in her yard
A Kelowna woman was surprised to see a pair of eyes glaring at her from…
Cougar spotted in Knox Mountain area of Kelowna
A Kelowna conservation officer is reminding residents we live in cougar country after one was…
iN VIDEO: Bobcat spotted out for a stroll in Kamloops
A bobcat was spotted by multiple people around Kamloops yesterday. An adult bobcat was spotted…
Two people charged for feeding black bears in Whistler
Two individuals have been charged in connection to allegedly feeding black bears in Whistler. In…
Man camping near Lillooet attacked by bear
A man sustained serious injuries to his arm after being attacked by a bear near…
People fed this B.C. black bear to get photos: Now it’s dead
The death of friendly B.C. black bear Huckleberry serves as a sad reminder of the…
iN VIDEO: B.C. Conservation officer removes jar stuck on coyote’s head
While we are used to hearing cautionary tales about coyotes, this particular animal could have…
UPDATE: Girl injured by a bear in a North Vancouver park; bear ‘food-conditioned’ says COS
A 10-year-old girl was bitten on the leg by a bear at Rice Lake Park…
Death of badger in Kamloops garden was human caused: conservation officer
Necropsy results have revealed the badger seen in a Kamloops garden this past spring died…
Violation tickets handed out for illegal dumping as concerned citizens help B.C. conservation officers catch perpetrators
A number of people are currently under investigation and could be facing fines of up…
Kamloops residents defend their four dogs against coyote attack
Four dogs and their owners fought off eight coyotes in Kamloops yesterday in a terrifying…
B.C. conservation officers move from education to enforcement to keep bears alive
As bear sightings rise in the province, B.C. conservation officers are conducting bear attractant patrols…
Campers kicked out of campgrounds due to COVID-19 on long weekend
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service was busy over the May long weekend as enforcement continued…
B.C. conservation officers gear up to patrol recreation campsites, trails this long weekend
B.C. Conservation officers are preparing for the Victoria Day long weekend and will be patrolling…
Okanagan Lake fishermen fined for multiple infractions
An outing on Okanagan Lake last weekend cost two local fishermen hundreds of dollars in…
Endangered badger spotted in Kamloops garden found dead
A necropsy will be performed to figure out why a badger, who was found digging…
Warnings and tickets issued in North Okanagan over long weekend as campers ignore closures
Not everyone got the message that social distancing under a global pandemic would continue over…