Sun Peaks Bear Aware is a non-profit organization founded in 2022 by a group of dedicated volunteers. Through education, information and community engagement we aim to minimize human-bear conflicts and to create an environment where people and bears can coexist successfully here at Sun Peaks Resort.
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Hiking & Biking in Bear Country
Be aware of your sorroundings. Watch for fresh bear signs (tracks, bear scat, turned-over rocks, torn logs). Leave the area if the signs are fresh. No ear buds please!
Make noise!. Let the bears know that you are there so they can avoid you – talk, clap your hands, sing!
Hike/bike in groups. Never let kids wander.
Keep dogs leashed at all times. Dogs can provoke defensive behaviour in bears.
Pack out all food and trash.
Avoid trails with “Bear in the Area” signs.
For more information visit Wild Safe BC.
What do bears do in FALL?
In the cooler days of fall, bears are entering a feeding frenzy in preparation for winter (hyperphagia). They forage for up to 20 hours a day. To survive winter hibernation, they have to gain as much weight as possible, 30-50% of their summer weight. They take in about 20,000 calories a day and can easily gain 2-3 pounds per day.
Bear Safety
Although the chances of having an encounter with an aggressive bear are low, proper planning before you head out can help reduce your risk. By following a few “bear-aware” rules, you can help protect bears, too.
Bear Spray
Whether you are hiking, picnicking, camping, biking, trail running, or paddling in Sun Peaks, carrying bear spray is a good idea.
Roadside Bear Viewing
Please do not stop to take photos and videos of the bear. Drive by slowly instead of stopping. This is the best way to minimize your impact on a roadside bear.
Food and Garbage
Animals need to find their own natural food sources, not yours. By feeding an animal or leaving your scented food items unattended, you attract it to areas that are dangerous for you and the animals.
Bear Country Property Management is supporting the non-profit organization Sun Peaks Bear Aware.
