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From: ecc.ops4@pep.gov.bc.ca<mailto:ecc.ops4@pep.gov.bc.ca>
Sent: July-03-15 8:47:06 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: COS North Island Zone ENV:EX
Subject: Notification of HWCR 15-6390 - PORT MCNEILL - PORT HARDY
Notification of HWCR 15-6390 - PORT MCNEILL - PORT HARDY
You can access the document at the following URL:
https://hazard.pep.gov.bc.ca/ECCLog_FY1516/COSIncident.nsf/PWORsByDat
e /5E5F36119C7C575E88257E7700560EB3?OpenDocument
1. Reports of abandoned/orphaned black or grizzly bear cubs of the year (COYs) are to be
investigated with the goal of capturing the cubs. Only those persons who are experienced with animal
capture are to be involved in this process.
1. All rescued cubs are to be delivered to a veterinarian for a medical evaluation to determine whether
the bear is suitable for rehabilitation. Those bears deemed not suitable due to medical issues will be
euthanized by the vet. COS will cover the costs of the evaluation and euthanization if required.
1. In those instances where a sow with a COY has come in conflict with humans and the sow's
aggression level is high and the likelihood for success for aversion is considered low, and the
appropriate response is to destroy the sow, the COY(s) are to be captured and transferred to a rehab
facility.
1. Contact must be made with the following rehab facilities to determine if they are able to take the
cub:
Critter Care (black bear cubs only)
481-216 St
Langley BC
Phone: 604-530-2064
North Island Wildlife Recovery (Vancouver Island black bear cubs only)
1240 Leffler Rd
Errington, BC
250-248 8534
The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter (grizzly bear cubs only)
17366 Telkwa High Rd
Smithers, BC V0J 2N7
Phone: 250-847-5101
Email: info@wildlifeshelter.com<mailto:info@wildlifeshelter.com>
If you are unable to place a COY at the facilities, please consult with your Operations Manager prior to
taking any further action. All bear cubs need to be released near to the geographic area from which
they originated, (within reason in relation to proximity to communities). If a bear from Vancouver
Island goes to Critter Care, necessary arrangements must be in place in order to have the bear
transported back to the Island for release. COS staff are authorized to assist in facilitating transport of
bear cubs to rehab facilities.
1. Media involvement in either rescue attempts, or at the rehab center needs to be strictly
controlled. Unnecessary stress caused by media engagement can impede the safe rescue and rehab of
the bear cubs, therefore, media must not be invited to either a rescue.
1. Contact your Operations Manager and myself regarding any bear cubs that are delivered to a rehab
facility.
This procedure remains in effect as an interim measure until the results of the provincial review of the
rehab policy is finalized.
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APPROVAL:
Lance Sundquist
Regional Manager
Conservation Officer Service
South Coast Region