The BC Conservation Officer Service is urging residents to be cautious when displaying carved pumpkins as they can attract bears. Bears are currently in hyperphagia, a state of extreme hunger, and can be drawn to residential areas by pumpkins, unsecured garbage, birdseed, and pet food. The conservation service advises only displaying pumpkins through windows or on Halloween day before removing them. There has been a significant increase in bear encounters this year, with double the number of complaints compared to last year. The B.C. SPCA also reminds residents to consider the impact of Halloween decorations on wildlife.
Posted: Oct. 28, 2023 10:08AMWhile pumpkin carving is a beloved Halloween tradition, the BC Conservation Officer Service is encouraging residents to be mindful of their potential to attract bears.
That’s why the conservation service is encouraging people to only display their carved pumpkins through windows, or only take them out on Halloween day before removing them once again. “It is important to limit the length of time your pumpkin is outdoors, especially if you live in a neighbourhood with bear activity,” said the BCCOS in a social media post Friday.“dramatic increase” in bear encounters this yearOver the month of August, for example, conservation officers received about 6,000 complaints of bears – nearly double the average of around 3,550 during the same period last year.‘Dramatic increase’: Bear sightings double in B.C.
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