A bill introduced last week in #Colorado’s state legislature would protect beavers from commercial and recreational trapping on public lands while supporting wildfire and drought resistance. We'll continue to monitor this legislation and provide updates as they become available: buff.ly/jTWY1UO
It looks like nature's engineers might finally catch a dam break!
Conservation groups joined state Rep. Mandy Lindsay, Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, Sen. Cathy Kipp and Sen. Lisa Cutter to introduce a first-of-its-kind bill to protect #beavers on #PublicLands 🦫🦫
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4rrmycJ
Bird feeders and other feeding stations aren’t just a food source for birds — they can also attract small and large mammals, leading to negative encounters with wildlife. Here are some of the best ways to support birds in your community. Learn more: buff.ly/fiIWDUY
A very local, in-depth Wild Revelstoke episode about human-coyote conflict & tips for coexistence - securing attractants, guarding pets & toddlers, and instilling fear.
Highly timely as we enter coyote breeding season 🐺
📻 Tune in Monday, Feb. 23 @ 8:30 am PST, 92.5 FM
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Latest on Wild Revelstoke, I dove into the declining presence of southern mountain caribou around Revy & why it’s a critical time for safeguarding their future as environmental orgs take our federal government to court 🦌
📻 Tune in again to 92.5FM on March 9 @ 8:30am PDT
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Disinformation can spread quickly on social media during coyote mating season. Learn the facts about this time of year and how to safely coexist with our wild neighbours. What’s the most common myth you’ve heard about coyotes?
Scientists are reporting that China’s fur industry is a hot spot for deadly virus outbreaks. With nearly 100 fur farms operating in Canada, the next outbreak could be closer than we think. Canada needs to address the public health and animal welfare risks that the industry presents: buff.ly/nlOXzl9
Cody Roberts, the Wyoming man facing a felony animal cruelty charge for allegedly bringing a wolf into a bar, plans to accept a plea deal. He will likely face 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine. www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environ...
It is UnFURgivable that animals continue to suffer on fur farms for frivolous fur fashion. An EU-wide ban on fur farming and farmed fur product trade must be delivered - the time for a Fur Free Europe is now. Learn more at Unfurgivable.eu. @furfreealliance.bsky.social #UnFURgivable #FurFreeEurope
Leg-hold traps are still legal in Canada - and may be in your community. These traps cause significant injuries to fur-bearing animals, including family pets. Here are a few quick facts about leg-hold traps, and how to protect yourself and your family: buff.ly/lO3ivQO
In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades.
https://faunalytics.org/how-many-animals-are-used-in-research-a-deep-look-at-the-united-states-canada/
Help your community coexist with wildlife with our free educational door hangers! We offer three types: bear, coyote, and general wildlife. Each door hanger is designed to inform residents about local wildlife activity and attractant management. Order them here: buff.ly/nipKX5m
The Fur-Bearers is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of our Post-Fur Future Report! This in-depth document, designed for policymakers, outlines the risks of fur farming to public health, the economy, animal welfare, and offers recommendations for Canadian policy: buff.ly/SVfQogP
BC’s Bear Smart program is lauded for helping municipalities reduce or eliminate bear encounters, but FOI records obtained by The Fur-Bearers show it’s understaffed, not communicating its status, and creating confusion and missed opportunities in communities: buff.ly/deybe0A #BCpoli
Song dog - you make my heart sing!
For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2026/2/... #coyote #canislatrans #songdog @briggsalexa.bsky.social @thefurbearers.bsky.social @projectcoyote.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #🦊
Two Texada Island residents were sentenced and received a total $6,000 in penalties in connection with the killing of the grizzly bear known as Tex. The Fur-Bearers are continuing to review the chronology, internal government processes, and outcomes of what happened to Tex: buff.ly/u5l21kk
74% of British Columbians support the idea of updated trapping regulations to reduce the risk of pets being injured or killed, according to a recent Research Co. poll. Contact your BC MLA and Minister Randene Neill to tell them you want to see trapping regulations updated: buff.ly/d504ztW
Coyotes are on the move - have you seen them where you live? Most encounters are harmless, but it’s always smart to be prepared. Here’s what to do if you come across a coyote: buff.ly/WXa1wsX
Canada’s national sustainable development strategy is being updated, and we’re making sure fur-bearing animals have a voice. We’re calling for an end to fur farming and for air and water goals to include animal welfare and public health. Read our full submission: buff.ly/EWMcRoY #cdnpoli
Save the date! 📅 Animal Justice’s Animal Law & Advocacy Conference returns Oct 2–4, 2026, at @torontomet.bsky.social. Call for submissions is now open. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4asKMOn! #ALAC2026
A month after a young female wolf from Yellowstone’s most famous pack was illegally killed, advocates are calling for justice. A $31,000 reward for information is being offered, and anyone with tips is urged to visit tipmont.mt.gov. ca.news.yahoo.com/poacher-kill...
In our Who’s Who on Fur Farms series, we explored species found on Canadian fur farms and highlighted how fur farming affects each one. Interviews with wildlife experts revealed a pattern - a mismatch between the needs of wild animals and the realities of their lives on fur farms: buff.ly/7i2X9Mo
In 2025, the BC COS killed 211 black bears - the lowest total since 2011. The Fur-Bearers welcome this news but caution that non-lethal solutions may still not be prioritized, and the rate of lethal interventions remains largely unchanged: buff.ly/xrtx1Xn #BCpoli
The province is consulting on this plan until January 28. Tell the government to reject this extermination plan & focus on non-lethal alternatives!
In Canada and around the world, the future of fur farming is fading. Now, a breakthrough from the World Health Organization (WHO) gives further impetus for governments around the world to mitigate the public health risks associated with fur farming by ending the practice: buff.ly/vbfPIKs
Trapping is a licensed, legal activity across Canada, but its effects on communities, pets, and wildlife are devastating. For many, encounters with wildlife traps are traumatic. Two of our supporters recently shared their experiences and the lasting impacts they have had: buff.ly/ZxtZ36J
The Fur-Bearers would like to acknowledge the changes the BC COS has undertaken to improve outcomes for black bears in British Columbia. The reduction in killings, two years in a row, is a positive trend. We will have a full statement and unpack this news more fully for our supporters next week.
In the fur farming industry, strategically crafted terms are often used to soften or obscure the harsh realities of the practice. We’re sharing some of the terms and phrases most commonly used by the industry and breaking down what they actually mean: buff.ly/UgsTkkV
Body-gripping #traps are cruel and indiscriminate, meaning they harm anything that encounters them, like this husky named Moon who was killed by a trap in Canada. people.com/dog-killed-b...
#Trapping #KeepWildlifeInTheWild #AnimalWelfare #BanTrapping
