Wolf sightings increasing as June moves along in Port Edward

An increase of wolf sightings for Port Edward has given
District officials cause to remind residents on some basic
safety measures

The arrival of June has also brought an increase in the number of wildlife encounters for residents of the District of Port Edward, with the District noting of some recent incidents brought to the attention of the District office.

Towards advice, the District has reminded its residents of the contact options for the BC Conservation Officer Service and to report those incidents as soon as possible.

The Conservation Officer Service has reached out and have asked that the District share information with residents about wolf safety as there have been quite a few reports and wolf sightings within the townsite. 

 Please be mindful about food attractants and keep pets in doors or on leashes. Encounters can be reported to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277

More on that reporting process can be explored here.

The Conservation Service Office has provided for a few updates on their work in the Northwest and the rest of British Columbia through their Facebook page, included in their review is some recent activity noted in the Smithers area.

Should there be further issues related to wildlife, Port Edward residents will learn about them through the District's Social Media stream. 

More items of interest from Port Edward can be reviewed here. 

For more background on the work of Emergency Responders across the Northwest see our archive page here.