Bear Watch!

Last Updated: 05-Jul-2010

Bears are up back in Tuwanek for the spring and summer season so please make sure you handle your garbage properly to reduce bear contact. We are hoping we get some warm weather soon to move the bears up the mountains as the berries come into bloom. Please be sure to follow the
Bear Aware Program - We will update weekly now

July 01. 2010 - Large Female Bear 600 lb plus and small yearling healthy looking but not afraid of human contact as seem roaming around the neighborhood during the day and evening hours. Please ensure you do not put out garbage until the Tuesday morning pick up.

How to be Bear Aware
in Tuwanek

» Step 1: Bear-Proof Your Home

1. Garbage ?
- Store garbage in a wildlife resistant
enclosure until morning of pick-up.
- Place garbage at curb in a wildlife
resistant container on morning of pick-up.

2. Compost ?
Turn compost regularly.
DO NOT add meat, dairy, oil, fats, or fish products.

3. Fruit Trees ?
Pick ripe and fallen fruit daily.
Remove unused fruit trees.
You can also call the Sunshine Coast Fruit Tree Project (SCFTP)
at (604) 886-7015 to have the fruit picked and donated.

4. Barbecue ?
Burn off the grill after each use.
Empty and clean grease trap.
Store covered and in a secure area.

5. Pet Food ?
Bring pet dishes inside and clean up any spillage.
Store pet food indoors.

6. Bird Food ?
Use bird feeders only in winter when birds benefit from it most. If they are used, make sure they are inaccessible to bears, and keep the ground free of seeds. (When considering where to put a bird feeder, keep in mind how well bears can climb).

» Step 2: If You See a Bear...

Go indoors—DO NOT RUN from the bear.

ALERT your neighbors and make sure that all the aforementioned attractants are properly stored, both in your home and your neighbors.

It does help to spray your garbage enclosure with cayenne pepper or a shot of bear spray as they don't like the smell and please make sure your bird feeders are down for the summer.

For more information on becoming BEAR AWARE Click the Bear print

To Report a Problem

Ministry of Environment - Conservation Officer Service - Contacts
Conservation Officer Service Ministry of Environment 710 Redbrick Road Victoria, BC V8T 5J3 ... Sechelt (604) 740-5858, Squamish
1-800-731-6373
www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/contacts.html