A reminder from Wild Wise Sooke on Facebook: “Manage your fruit trees. “This is the time of year that Bears start preparing for winter. Lessen their access to non-natural foods by gathering apples off the ground and picking fruit that … Continue reading →
We would like to remind residents not to put garbage out the night before garbage pickup. A number of bears have been put down already this summer, because they have become habituated to these attractants. Sooke PocketNews received the following … Continue reading →
“Those who leave garbage out can be fined $230 for attracting dangerous wildlife.It’s so unfortunate for these bears,” said conservation officer Rick Dekelver. It’s so preventable, but it’s an ongoing battle to get people to change their ways and put … Continue reading →
With 156 local activity reports phoned in to the BC Conservation Officer Service since April 1, the 2017 bear season in Sooke has been exceptionally busy and it’s guaranteed to get busier still as our town’s favourite omnivores satisfy their … Continue reading →
The following comes from Deb Read, aka Wild Wise Sooke. Click her Facebook post below to follow her directly. “The berries are out and ripening. If a diet of garbage and compost birdseed and pet foods (human food sources) is … Continue reading →
–Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke Sooke Black bears have had a recent big increase in sightings and have been reported in and around town, on both sides of the area and in town or we could just say – bears … Continue reading →
The CRD issued an warning on May 31 that bears have been sighted at the Sooke Potholes (which is bear country) between parking lots 2 and 3. The go on to recommend that you report displays of threatening or unusual behaviour … Continue reading →
From their Youtube video page: “Did you know a bear does not growl? They make many other sounds, like moans, whines, clacking their teeth. They may also stomp their feet or bluff charge. See and hear bears talk! Learn more; … Continue reading →
–Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke As spring arrives and bears are heading out of hibernation, Wild Wise Sooke recommends it’s time for residents to brush up on their bear-aware skills to ensure positive co-existence between bears and human residents. Black … Continue reading →
As Spring bursts into season, these signs are once again gracing certain communities. Related 2016 articles The following articles are from the 2016 archives. Good reminders. … Continue reading →
