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The importance of properly storing garbage: be bear wise!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 30, 2019 by Britt SantowskiJune 27, 2019

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 →

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Understanding (and avoiding) bear habituation, so no bears have to die

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 6, 2019 by Britt SantowskiJune 6, 2019
By Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA - Black bear and dumpster, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50245533

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 →

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Wild Wise Sooke: Bears out in Sooke, full force!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 5, 2019 by Britt SantowskiJune 6, 2019

–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 →

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Sooke man chases bear away from the safe side of the window (video)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 3, 2018 by Britt SantowskiMay 15, 2018

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 →

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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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Bear conflicts are on the rise

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 28, 2016 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 28, 2016

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 →

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