Living with Wildlife on Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife. From black bears and cougars to deer, eagles, owls, and many smaller species, our community sits within a rich natural ecosystem.

The Bear Mountain Wildlife Committee was created by the Bear Mountain Community Association (BMCA) to promote education, awareness, and respectful coexistence between residents and the wildlife that share this landscape.

Our goal is simple: help residents understand wildlife, stay safe, and protect the natural environment that makes Bear Mountain unique.

Bear Mountain Wildlife Committee

The Bear Mountain Wildlife Committee is a volunteer-led initiative focused on community education and responsible coexistence with wildlife.

Objectives include:

- Promoting wildlife awareness and safety education

- Sharing reliable information about local wildlife species

- Supporting Bear Smart practices within the community

- Encouraging responsible behaviour that protects both residents and wildlife

- Helping residents understand how to respond to wildlife encounters

Wildlife We Share Bear Mountain With

- Black Bears

- Eagles

- Owls

- Hawks

- Deer

- Cougars

- Raccoons

- Squirrels and other small mammals and birds

Living Responsibly with Wildlife

Key Bear Smart practices:

- Never feed wildlife

- Secure garbage and recycling

- Clean outdoor cooking areas

- Do not leave pet food outside

- Supervise pets when outdoors

- Harvest fruit from trees when ripe

Reporting Wildlife Sightings

Residents can report dangerous wildlife encounters to the BC Conservation Officer Service (see info at the bottom of the page)

General sightings may also be shared with the Bear Mountain Wildlife Committee: bmwildlifecommittee@gmail.com

The committee welcomes residents interested in helping promote wildlife awareness and education in the community.

Volunteers may help with education initiatives, events, research, outreach, and Bear Smart awareness.

Thank you for your interest in the Bear Mountain Wildlife Committee. This form help us understand how residents would like to participate as the committee begins to take shape.

Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form after reading the Terms of Reference:

Volunteer With The Wildlife Committee