URGENT
• OMINECA REGION •
Black Bear Cubs
“There is still a window in which these cubs may have a chance. That window does not stay open forever.”
~ Angelika Langen
It has come to our attention that individuals involved in the Omineca dispute over the handling of orphaned wildlife have been threatened, including threats directed at their families.
This kind of action is counterproductive and unacceptable. We understand the frustration and concern people feel when wildlife is at risk, but directing anger or threats toward individuals will not help the animals we are trying to protect.
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Bear
Cubs
Are At
Risk
Changes in how orphaned wildlife cases are being handled in the Omineca region are making it increasingly difficult for Northern Lights Wildlife Society to respond when young animals need help. In some cases, the delay in obtaining approval can mean the difference between an animal remaining a good candidate for rehabilitation and rewilding, or becoming too compromised to help.
We have prepared a short PDF outlining our official statement, why it matters, and what is happening right now with two orphaned black bear cubs that we believe still have a chance.
Please download the PDF, read it, and help us speak up for orphaned wildlife.
5 Ways You Can Take Action
1. Download and read the PDF so you understand the situation and why timely wildlife response matters.
2. Contact your MLA and local candidates to ask for a practical system that allows qualified wildlife rehabilitators and Conservation Officers to respond quickly when orphaned wildlife needs help.
3. Contact the B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and respectfully ask that the current approach to orphaned wildlife in the Omineca be reviewed. ➤ wlrs.minister@gov.bc.ca
4. Share this information on social media with friends, family and others who care about wildlife so more people understand what is happening.
5. Speak up respectfully and constructively. The goal is not conflict; it is to ensure that orphaned wildlife has a fair opportunity to receive appropriate care and, whenever possible, a second chance at life in the wild.
197 black bears returned to Omineca since 1999
A simple look at how rescue, rehabilitation and rewilding help give orphaned black bears a second chance in the wild.
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rewild.
NLWS works to provide black bears in need with professional care while preserving the wild behaviours they need for successful rewilding.
black bears have been returned to the Omineca Region following rescue and rehabilitation since 1999.
Real second chances
Every release represents a wild animal that received care and was able to return to life in its natural environment.
1. Rescue
Wildlife in need is assessed and brought into care when intervention is appropriate.
2. Rehabilitation
Specialized care helps young bears recover while unnecessary human contact is kept to a minimum.
3. Rewilding
The goal is a safe return to the wild whenever the animal is ready and suitable for release.
Rapid response helps
Early intervention can improve the opportunity for recovery and successful rehabilitation.
Professional care matters
Proper nutrition, medical support and species-appropriate care give vulnerable wildlife a chance to recover.
Wildlife belongs in the wild
Successful rewilding allows recovered animals to return to the environment where they belong.
Northern Lights Wildlife Society
17366 Telkwa High Rd
Smithers, BC
Canada
V0J 2N7
Help give wildlife another chance
Read our Official Statement about the denied rescues in the Omineca Region.
Your Donations Save Lives!
Your donation saves Lives Donating to Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter saves wildlife by providing crucial resources for their care, such as food, shelter, and medical treatment. The shelter rescues and re-wilds injured or orphaned wildlife, giving them a second chance at life. Your donation can directly contribute to the well-being and survival of these vulnerable species.
