“We want to get this number as low as we possibly can.”
Analyzing DNA contained in bear feces can help researchers determine population levels and behavior
Bear broke into at least seven structures last week before it was killed by a member of the public
There were 163 human-bear conflicts reported in 2019, with 33 bears in total killed
A black bear was euthanized July 29 after killing a dog at…
New carts could be piloted in 2020
Those in the municipal election should commit to developing a human-bear conflict management plan
Environment Yukon has not been providing updates on bear deaths this year due to workload involved
‘If it can smell like food (a bear is) on it, and it’s happening all over the place.’
The City of Whitehorse has has repeatedly ignored expert advice to deal with the problem
Headed for the bush? Travel in groups, make noise and for the love of God don’t feed the bears
Woah Bear! offers locally-sourced soap and artwork
‘They’re not just going to sit there and starve’
Leading causes for human-bear conflicts are attracts like improperly stored garbage and food
City has already ordered 300 more compost and trash bins
62 bears died as a result of contact with humans, Environment Yukon says
58 bears have been euthanized this season
