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WildSafeBC

Keeping wildlife wild

and communities safe.

British Columbia's leader in preventing human–wildlife conflict through education, collaboration and community solutions.

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Report all wildlife conflicts to the BC Conservation Officer Service RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

Safety & Prevention in Wildlife Country

3 Ways to Reduce Wildlife Conflict

Secure wildlife attractants

Garbage, compost, fruit trees, bird feeders and barbeques cause the most wildlife conflicts.

Give wildlife space

Do not approach wildlife to take photos. Never feed wildlife. Respect wildlife’s natural behaviours.

Encountering Wildlife

Learn about local wildlife so you know how to react. Do not run or turn your back on wildlife.

Learn the safety basics

Species Identification

Know your neighbors

Understanding wildlife behavior is essential for peaceful coexistence in British Columbia's diverse ecosystems.

Black Bear

Throughout BC

Grizzly Bear

INTERIOR & COASTAL BC

Cougar

Widely distributed

Wolf

Throughout BC

Coyote

Throughout BC

Deer

SOUTHERN & CENTRAL BC

Moose

NORTHERN & INTERIOR BC

Raccoon

Urban & rural

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  • Visit our contact us page to connect with your local WildSafeBC Community Coordinator. Not listed here? Bring WildSafeBC to your community.
  • Take the WildSafeBC Business Pledge and show your commitment.
  • Find WildSafeBC materials to display or share in your shop, office, restaurant or other facility.

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Our Program

Protects People and Wildlife

WildSafeBC delivers community-based programs that help reduce human–wildlife conflicts throughout BC. 

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OUR IMPACT

Voices from our

communities

“WELL-DONE & THANK-YOU to for providing such an important and relevant service. We are surrounded by so much natural beauty and wildlife habitat. It is imperative that we humans acquire knowledge in how to respect and protect nature, animals, and ourselves. Please, keep up the great work you do, WildSafeBC!”

– Fraser Valley community member

“Coming across a bear or cougar while camping causes a lot of fear in campers. It was wonderful to see families learning how to stay wildlife safe while camping!”

– Cultus Lake community member

“Learning how to recognize signs of wildlife presence, respond to encounters and safely use bear spray was invaluable, especially given the abundance of wildlife in our area. We appreciate the time and expertise shared with us to help keep our community and visitors safe, and for teaching us how to truly be WildSafe.”

– Chilliwack organization

“WildSafeBC hosted a booth at our summer event and it was fantastic. The booth engaged kids’ senses by letting them touch and feel the [artifacts] on display, all while learning about local wildlife. We received tons of comments that day from families who said WildSafeBC was their favourite booth to visit.”

– Chilliwack community member

“Living in a mountain town is great for access to the wilderness. [A WildSafeBC Community Coordinator] explained the responsibility we all have to minimize wildlife dependence on human sources of food. We all need a reminder to manage our garbage, compost and fruit harvest with wildlife in mind.”

– Nelson community member

“I work at an organization where I coordinate workshops and events for newcomers to Canada. [A WildSafeBC Community Coordinator] connected with us this summer and brought a beautiful display to our monthly potluck. It is extremely important for our clients to learn about wildlife safety because the wildlife here is very different from what many experienced in their home countries. The coordinator taught our clients about bear, rattlesnake and cougar safety, which is vital because many had never encountered or learned about these animals before. Many of our clients are also eager to embrace Canadian culture and try camping or hiking but lack the skills and confidence to stay safe while doing so. The WildSafeBC Community Coordinator played a huge part in helping equip our clients to stay safe outdoors and later returned to our office to host a bear spray and bear safety workshop.”

– Kamloops organization