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Human-wildlife conflict reduction program managed by the BC Conservation Foundation. Use #wildsafebc to show how you keep wildlife wild and your community safe!
British Columbia, Canada
Joined February 2014
RT @_BCCOS: Conservation Officers are receiving reports of bears in communities across BC. Please do your part to help #keepwildlifewild. F….
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White Nose Syndrome is threatening bats in North America. You can help by reporting dead bats you spot from November 1 to May 31. Remember, a small percentage of bats carry rabies so never handle them with bare hands. Learn more:
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Wolves have a tight knit social structure. In this #WildWednesday we get a rare glimpse into a wolf den. When living and recreating in wolf country, it is best to always have your pet on a leash. Wolves are territorial and may see another canid as a potential threat or prey.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING: applications for the WildSafeBC Community Program 2023 are being accepted until February 1! . Make sure that your community's application is in on time by visiting
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Winter is a great time to get out and practice your tracking techniques. Watch this week's #wildwednesday for tips. For kids interested in wildlife, our tracking guide ( and activity sheet ( are a fun way to practice!
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While cougar attacks are rare, it is important to know how to reduce your risk of an encounter, and also, how to react if you do encounter one. We highly recommend having bear spray when in #WildlifeCountry and knowing how to use it. Learn more at
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WildSafeBC Community Program applications are now OPEN! The WildSafeBC Program is dedicated to reducing human-wildlife conflicts through education, collaboration and community solution. Visit to learn more. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2023
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RT @_BCCOS: Residents are advised to keep pets indoors or on a leash if outside, and avoid walking pets at dawn or dusk. For more safety t….
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RT @_BCCOS: #DYK cougars are great swimmers? It’s not unusual for cougars on #VancouverIsland to occasionally island hop in search of prey.….
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Did you know? Moose collisions peak in December and January, especially in more northern communities. Moose like to conserve energy in winter and may use our roadways for travel. Visit for more moose-collision information.
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WildSafeBC's WildSafe Ranger contest is now closed and we are so pleased to have had 89 entries from throughout the province. We want to thank all of the parents, guardians, and teachers that assisted their children in participating. Congratulations to Kinsley, our winner!
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Don't let their small size fool you - short-tailed weasels are voracious predators and consume up to 30% of their body weight daily. They primarily eat voles, shrews, rabbits, rats, chipmunks, and other small mammals and will also go after chickens.
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Congratulations to Denise Hoffgaard on winning the BC Goes Wild Photo Contest! This great photo of a black bear snacking on a dandelion caught the eye of multiple judges. Congratulations to Sara King and Sebastien Nadeau as well on your beautiful photos.
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Thank you to everyone that entered the 2022 BC Goes Wild Photo Contest! Here are some of the great photos that were submitted. BC is home to some incredible wildlife. Can you identify all of the species in the video?. We will be announcing the winner this Friday, stay tuned!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our BC Goes Wild Photo Contest. We appreciate your passion for keeping wildlife wild! Here are some outstanding photos that deserve an honourable mention. Stay tuned, we will announce our winner on Friday!
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In this #WildWednesday, we see how camouflage in animals helps protect them from predators. The snowshoe hare is almost impossible to see against a snowy background, but it is much more visible where there is no snow.
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This #GivingTuesday, think #WildSafeBC! 🐻 .Your donation will help us fulfill our mission to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in BC and reduce our cumulative negative impacts on wildlife while improving community safety. Donate today!
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In this #CommunitySpotlight we recognize Jamie's Whaling Station for taking the WildSafeBC Business Pledge. Thank you for doing your part to keep wildlife wild and communities safe! . Interested in taking the WildSafeBC Business Pledge? Visit
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Congratulations to Embarc Ucluelet for taking the WildSafeBC Business Pledge! We are extremely grateful for your hard work and support of our WildSafeBC initiatives. Are you interested in joining them and taking the WildSafeBC Business Pledge? Visit
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The WildSafe Ranger colouring contest closes November 30th. Don’t miss out on a chance to win a set of buttons, a WildSafeBC hat, and $50! .Contest entry details:
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