Wolverine
The Wolverine is the largest non-aquatic member of the weasel family in North America. Wolverines are medium-sized, burly, bear-like animals with short, thick-set legs and large paws. Its tail is …
Beaver
In Canada the beaver is a national symbol and an important of history. It is a source of food and clothing for aboriginal people. Beavers are also important animals because …
Lynx Management Guidelines
The lynx is a medium-sized short-tailed cat with thick fur for which it has been harvested for more than 200 years being consistently one of the top three British Columbia …
Assessment of the Sustainability of Wolverine Harvest in British Columbia
Introduction The wolverine’s habitat is spread across northern and western Canada, Alaska and the mainland USA. However, the historical wolverine population is decreasing, due to unknown reasons although causes could …
Management Plan for the Grey Wolf in British Columbia
Introduction The management plan has been created with the available information and serves as a guideline in Grey Wolf management. The Grey Wolf is currently not endangered and of least …
Ecology of the Badger in the Thompson Region of British Columbia
Introduction Human activity has resulted in the decline of mammalian carnivores. There is less support for the “meso-carnivores” like badgers than there is for the bigger species like cougars, bears …
Lower Mainland Roosevelt Elk Recovery Project
Introduction In British Columbia, Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) are blue listed (vulnerable, of special concern). By 1900, nearly all Roosevelt elk were extirpated from BC’s southern mainland except of …
BC Parks Seeking Public Input on Engagement Policy for Park Use Permits
Introduction BC Parks published a draft of a new engagement policy for park use permits. This policy has the purpose to provide direction on how the public will be informed …
South Chilcotin Mountains Park and Big Creek Park Management Plan Review Draft
Introduction This management plan aims to direct the management of the Big Creek and South Chilcotin Mountain parks. In the plan the key features and values of the parks are …