A West Vancouver resident could be charged after allegedly feeding bears and coyotes in the area for months.
The BC Conservation Service (COS) says they have received a signal warning them of the situation and officials “intercepted” the resident on May 13.
The COS will not provide details of what the person fed the animals, details of how long it took place, or any other details of the investigation.
“It is extremely dangerous to feed dangerous wild animals. There is a reason it is illegal,” said the sergeant. Simon Gravel told reporters at a news conference on Tuesday.
Last week, COS reported on Facebook that a Port Moody resident was accused of something similar – the person left tuna, hot dogs and pet food. They were given a $ 230 ticket.
Feeding dangerous wildlife is a violation of British Columbia Wildlife Act and can result in fines of up to $ 100,000.
Gravel says it’s too early to say how much a West Vancouver resident could be fined.
“Feeding wildlife compromises both public safety and animal welfare,” Gravel said.
Anyone with information on someone who feeds wildlife is asked to report it to the All Poachers and Pollutants Reporting Hotline (RAPP) at 1-877-952-7277.
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