Human-Wildlife Conflict Often Starts With Poor Human Behaviour
Wildlife conflict is not random. Across BC, patterns repeat when poor human behaviour creates easy access to food, shelter, and space. From urban neighbourhoods to remote landscapes, our choices shape how wildlife responds. When we understand that connection, we can reduce risk and support long-term stewardship.
Why Wildlife Patterns Differ Across British Columbia
Wildlife encounters in the Lower Mainland can spark curiosity, but they should also lead to a deeper understanding of stewardship across British Columbia. From coyotes and bears to hummingbirds and owl declines, local wildlife stories reveal why responsibility, boundaries, and people on the land all matter.
What “Lived Experience” Really Means in Wildlife Management
The phrase “lived experience” shows up frequently in conversations about wildlife management, but it is often used without explanation. When terms like this are left undefined, they can become catch-alls that mean different things to different people, which makes meaningful discussion harder rather than easier.
British Columbia Doesn’t Have a Grizzly Bear “Problem” It Has a Decision-Making Challenge
Grizzly bears are returning to parts of British Columbia where they have not been seen in generations. Across much of the province, populations have increased, their range has expanded, and encounters with people are becoming more frequent which is a widely reported trend and likely to persist as bears and people continue to share space.
A Broader View of Wildlife Care: How Outfitters Protect Wildlife Beyond the Hunt
Discover how guide outfitters in BC contribute to year-round conservation and wildlife health through quiet action.
The Work Has Always Been There: Women in Guide Outfitting
Women guide outfitters in BC have long been leaders in hunting and conservation across remote wildlife habitat.
Boots on the Ground: How Guide Outfitters Protect BC’s Wildlife
Guide outfitters in British Columbia uphold a long tradition of stewardship, supporting wildlife protection and sustainable ecosystems through their work on the land.
What Hunting Really Means in British Columbia
In British Columbia, hunting means different things to different people. For some, it is a source of food. For others, it is a connection to family, tradition, and the land. In all cases, hunting has deep roots in the province’s history and continues to play an essential role in conservation and wildlife management today. Hunting […]
Hunting in British Columbia: What It Is and Why It Matters
Hunting is an established part of life in British Columbia. While it may seem unfamiliar or controversial to some, especially those in urban areas, hunting continues to shape how people in this province live, eat, and care for the land.
Noise in the Wild: How Human Sound Is Stressing Wildlife
Sound That Travels, Stress That Stays In a province known for its silence, its stillness, there is a growing hum. Motors. Drones. Music. Machinery. The noise is coming from all directions, and wildlife is hearing it all. Human sound is one of the least visible but most widespread forms of disturbance in British Columbia’s wild […]