Bear sightings up in Kamloops, actual conflict down
KAMLOOPS — Bear-human conflicts have increased across the province in 2017.
In Kamloops, there have been a high number of bear sightings, but fewer conflicts than average.
266 black bear sightings have been called in to the RAPP line in Kamloops so far this year, but only six bears have been put down due to dangerous behaviour.
“All-in-all it’s been a better year for the number of conflicts that we’ve had right here in the city of Kamloops,” said Conservation Officer, Sgt. Kevin Van Damme. “We’ve had fewer bears that are engaging the public in and around the city of Kamloops, so it’s been a good year for us and the bears.”