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While it may be exciting to have a bear wander into the yard, bears that become accustomed to accessing human food sources may pose a safety risk to children, pets, and livestock, which means they may need to be destroyed. Often, the bear pays the price when attractants are left out.
The CVRD amended the curbside collection bylaw to help reduce curbside-related human/wildlife conflicts in the Cowichan Valley. This bylaw places limits on what is accepted in the program while setting clear expectations for how curbside collection totes should be stored and when they should be brought to the curb.
Do your part to ensure that your curbside material does not become a wildlife attractant:
Please note that a bear-resistant tote is not 100% bear-proof as seen in the video below. The only way to ensure that your totes are secure is to place them in a structure so that the it cannot be dragged away and opened.
Notify Conservation Officers About Issues Use the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) telephone line 1-877-952-7277 at any time to notify conservation officers about wildlife attractants or dangerous wildlife in urban areas.
Learn more about managing attractants and bear-resistant storage options visit WildSafe BC and BearSmart.