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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 →

Posted in News | Tagged be bear wise, bear, wildlife

Cougar sightings trigger these tips from Wild Wise Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 7, 2016 by Britt SantowskiMay 7, 2018

There have been recent cougar sightings in the Shirley Area. Wild Wise community program sends out this information on how to reduce conflicts with cougars. Cougars are active throughout the year. They are elusive animals that prefer to avoid contact … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged cougar, Wild Wise Sooke, wildlife

Cougar video, Sheringham Point Rd

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 7, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 7, 2016

The following video and text was posted on Youtube, by Larry McCafferty. A visit from a cool cat! I have no doubt that I was being considered as an early evening snack! As soon as I went out the door he … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged cougar, wildlife

Found a newborn fawn? Before you move it, read this!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 6, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

The following information comes from the BC SPCA’s website. What to do if you find a baby fawn Wildlife rehabilitation centres care for many “kidnapped” fawns each year. They are healthy babies that are mistakenly thought to be orphaned or … Continue reading →

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First bear destroyed, Wild Wise Sooke urges education

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 27, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 13, 2016

–Debb Read, Wild Wise Sooke A bear has been destroyed in Sooke. The season has just begun and a bear destroyed in Whiffin Spit area. The complaint came with caller not interested in speaking with Wild Wise Sooke to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged be bear wise, bear, Wild Wise Sooke, wildlife

More cougar cautions for Sooke Potholes hiking area

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 17, 2016 by Britt SantowskiDecember 30, 2017

The CRD posted the following alert on March 16, 2016. 03.08.16 Cougar warning in Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve BC Conservation Officers are advising visitors of a cougar of concern near Grass, Shields & Peden Lakes. Use caution and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged bear, cougar, wildlife

Cougar sighting near Peden Lake (Sooke Potholes region)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 9, 2016 by Britt SantowskiDecember 30, 2017

from the Conservation Officer Service A man was walking his medium sized dog near Pedan Lake in Sea to Sea Regional Park at the end of February when a cougar jumped on the dog’s back. The cougar took off when … Continue reading →

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Public Advisory from Wild Wise Sooke: Bears are being habituated in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 26, 2015 by Britt SantowskiMay 7, 2018
bears are being habituated in Sooke

– by Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke Several areas are reporting bears in garbage, fruit trees and bird feed (listed below).  These bears are being habituated in Sooke, and this is a bad situation for the bears. To change the … Continue reading →

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Bear sightings are up in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 16, 2015 by Britt SantowskiDecember 30, 2017
Bear sightings are up in Sooke

Sooke Wild Wise is reporting that bear sightings are up in Sooke. by Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke Bear sighting have increased in the last few weeks. Bear sightings aren’t uncommon, the number so far this year is not unusual. But … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Wildlife information and alerts | Tagged 2015 highlight, be bear wise, bear, wildlife

UPDATED Aug 13 8:22 pm – Marine Circle Route closed due to fire east of Port Renfrew

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 13, 2015 by Britt SantowskiDecember 30, 2017
Marine Circle Route closed

Update: Aug 13, 2015, 8:35 a.m. The fire has grown from 50 hectares to 150, and a few other spot fires have also developed. Status: Active 0% contained The size of this fire is very approximate. Heavy smoke is blanketing … Continue reading →

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