Thursday morning, July 19th, 2018 – a bear was spotted behind Kitsumkalum Tempo.

Here’s a few tips on how you can help ensure that bears don’t get habituated to humans and our residential areas and also what to do if you encounter a bear:

Download Bear Aware Notice

Read more about staying safe in bear country on BC’s website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/misc/bears/

Watch a video about how to use bear spray properly: https://vimeo.com/123217603

Read BC Parks online book “How You Can Stay Safe in Bear Country”: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/misc/bears/bc-parks-bear-booklet-july-2013.pdf?v=1532035664419

Report all wildlife sightings in Kitsumkalum to Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife – 250.635.5000 or to R.A.P.P. – 1.877.952.7277