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Reminder from Wild Wise Sooke: Manage your fruit trees, be bear aware

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 26, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 7, 2018

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 →

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Bear Aware Reminder: Garbage management, bylaws, and fines

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 25, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJuly 25, 2017

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 →

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Fifth bear killed in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 19, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJuly 19, 2017

“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 →

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Recent bear kills (4) attributed to human-generated attractants

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 12, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJuly 12, 2017

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 →

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As fruit ripens, non-habituated bears will move into the forests

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 11, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJuly 11, 2017

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 →

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Increased bear sightings, what you need to know, and how to keep bears alive

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 20, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 20, 2017
bears are being habituated in Sooke

–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 →

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Bear sightings at Potholes, between parking lots 3 and 2

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 2, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 2, 2017

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 →

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How bears communicate (Video)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 30, 2017 by Britt SantowskiApril 29, 2017

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 →

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A sure sign of spring for residents of Sooke is the return of bears.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 16, 2017 by Britt SantowskiApril 16, 2017

–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 →

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Bear in Area signs emerge from hibernation

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 11, 2017 by Britt SantowskiApril 11, 2017

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.  

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