Wild Wise Sooke is reminding neighbours to store their garbage in a secure building or garage until the morning of collection. Putting garbage out to the road too early or storing bins outside leaves them vulnerable to wildlife. This could … Continue reading →
Understanding Habituation: Habituation is a term often used to describe the behaviour of a garbage bear, but what does it actually mean? By definition in Webster’s Dictionary , habituation is “decrease in responsiveness upon repeated exposure to a stimulus.” The repeated … Continue reading →
–Wild Wise Sooke This week has been a very busy week for bears. They are out in full force and we’re trying to keep them from getting into mischief. We need your help! Please read and follow these tips and … Continue reading →
If you haven’t yet seen it, here’s a video from Jordan Cote of Sooke knocking against his window to scare away a curious bear. It comes with a reminder to everyone to lock up their trash. It’s that time of … 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.
Every year as the weather begins to cool and things begin to feel more like fall, bear sightings and conflicts increase in Sooke, but local conservation officers and Wild Wise Sooke would really like to see that change. Communities where … Continue reading →
