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February 14, 2012
Updated - Water Classification Maps:
Outlining water classfications within British Columbia
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February 14, 2012
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February 12, 2012
2012 Spring Exchange:
April 20-22, 2012 - Victoria, BC
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February 12, 2012
2012 Spring Exams:
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January 15, 2012
2012 Training Courses:
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October 18, 2011
2011 Annual General Meeting:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, Nanaimo, BC. Minutes available in the Members Area More...
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October 15, 2011
2011 Fall Exchange:
September 30 - October 2, 2011 - Tofino, BC
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July 1, 2011
Wolf Advisory: Vargas Island Park - Clayoquot Sound
Due to wolf activity on Vargas Island this spring, BC Parks has issued a Wolf Advisory More...
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June 29, 2011
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Wolf Advisory - Vargas Island Park - June 27, 2011
Issued by BC Parks:
This advisory, which started May 11, 2011 is still in effect until further notice and is being updated as a result of ongoing wolf activity on Vargas Island.
The most recent encounters reported occurred on June 19th and June 26, 2011.
These recent encounters involved a black wolf displaying indifferent behavior (not being scared away after stimulus) towards campers at Dick & Jane’s beach and Ahous Bay, both in Vargas Island Park. The encounter follows multiple sightings of wolves in beach areas, both inside and outside of the park.
It is believed there are approx 6 wolves inhabiting Vargas Island at this time. To date, the encounters do not indicate any animals displaying aggressive behavior.
Over the last month, the Vargas Island wolves have been feeding on seal and sea lion carcasses that have washed up on the shores of the island. To allow natural feeding, BC Parks has been asking kayak groups and other park users to avoid camping at locations where a seal or sea lion carcass has washed ashore. BC Parks is also advising park visitors to not bring their dogs to the park and is encouraging campers to take the following necessary precautions to avoid wolf encounters:
Avoiding Encounters with Wolves
It is extremely important to discourage wolves from approaching.
- Do not allow children to play away from camp.
- Keep them close to adults at all times.
- Do not bring pets into the park.
- Keep a clean and orderly camp. Cook and store food away from sleeping areas. Suspend food, toiletries, garbage and other loose objects on a rope between trees, in secured kayak hatches, or in provided food caches, out of reach of wildlife.
- Do not bury garbage. If you pack it in - pack it out!
- Wash dishes in a container and dispose of grey water at sea, away from your camping area.
Remember, you are a guest in this environment. This is home to the animals that live here.
If a wolf appears and acts unafraid or aggressive, take the following action as soon as you notice the animal:
- Raise your arms and wave them in the air to make yourself appear larger.
- When in a group, act in unison to send a clear message to the wolves they are not welcome.
- Back away slowly, do not turn your back on the wolf.
- Make noise, throw sticks, rocks and sand at the wolf.
- Use pepper spray if you have it and know how to safely use it.
The wolf needs to know that you may be a threat to them.
Please report wolf sighting to BC Parks staff; and report any wildlife / human interactions where public safety is at risk by dialing 24 hour hotline 1-877-952-7277.
Francis Bruhwiler
Clayoquot Area Sr. Ranger
BC Parks
West Coast Region
Ph: 250-725-2149
Cell: 250-266-1492
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