A mother and cub at Lebanon Creek Regional Park. (Photo credit: RDCO)
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Bear necessities: animals on fall forage
Sep 13, 2023 | 11:30 AM
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With fall just around the corner, people going to regional and community parks should be prepared for possible bear sightings.
With ripening fruit and spawning Kokanee salmon returning to streams, reports and sightings of bears typically increase.
At this time of year, field staff and visitors to regional parks notice more evidence of bears including tracks, scat and live sightings.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan said anyone spotting a bear in one of their parks should report the location and other details through the RDCO website or by calling 250-469-6232. If a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety, the Conservation Officer Service should be called at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).
