–Sam Webb Wild Wise Sooke is urging residents to continue to manage their attractants during this most critical time of the year. Black bears are desperately trying to fatten up for their upcoming winter slumber and although the salmon has … Continue reading →
–Sam Webb, Wild Wise Sooke It’s been a successful bear season so far in Sooke and with fall and hibernation on it’s way Wild Wise Sooke would like to thank everyone who has helped us thus far in spreading the … Continue reading →
Here’s a timely reminder from Wild Wise Sooke Debbie Read. We’re coming into prime bear-attracted-to-human-spaces season. “There may be more bear-human interactions to come, with the peak usually occurring in the third week of September,” writes Read in her Facebook … 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 →
The following photo was submitted by Brooke Ervin. This bear ambled into her backyard on May 29 while the water castles were up and the children running around playing in the water. The humans fled inside, as the black bear … 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 →
We love to be the bearer of good news. Something is going right. Perhaps it’s the education promoted by Wild Wise Sooke. Perhaps it’s the many forms of local media helping to promote the WWS message throughout Sooke. Perhaps people … Continue reading →
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 →
