Fish & Wildlife

Williams Lake First Nations condemns illegal elk harvesting, implenting new measures to find poachers

Fish & Wildlife Teryn Midzain - September 5, 2025

The Williams Lake First Nation has received reports of illegal Tcetś (elk) harvesting done in the Horsefly Area, and its Traditional Territory. The First Nation has set up a new program to study the elk, as well as catch poachers.

Grizzly bear attack west of Fort Nelson leaves one with non-life-threatening injuries

Fish & Wildlife Darin Bain - July 6, 2025

The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear attack near Fort Nelson left one man with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cougar Sightings in Westridge Subdivision

Fish & Wildlife Teryn Midzain - June 26, 2025

A hiker had a close encounter with a cougar on the morning of June 26, one of several sightings...

Public Reminded To Not Disturb Fawns They May See Alone

Fish & Wildlife Pat Matthews - June 3, 2025

Every year Conservation Officer Service receives calls from well-intentioned people trying to rescue fawns they believe are orphaned.But interfering...