Not an emergency service. For a bear in conflict with people, pets, or property, call the BC Conservation Officer Service RAPP line.

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Four short sections. The last one — what you did about it — is the part other residents actually learn from.

1. Where and when

Community*

Neighbourhood or general area*

For example: Sparwood Heights, the Annex, near the Rec Centre. Do not enter a street address — reports naming a specific home are not published.

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Date it happened*

Time of day

2. What happened

Type of incident*

Garbage incidentA cart, bin, or bag was gone through, tipped, or dragged.Residential sightingA bear was in a residential area but did not get into anything.Doorbell or camera captureCaught on a doorbell camera, trail camera, or security camera.Property damageA shed, freezer, fence, vehicle, or structure was damaged.Livestock or pet concernChickens, beehives, or pets were threatened or lost.

Tell us what happened*

What you saw, what the bear got into, and anything else useful to a neighbour. Please leave out names and addresses.

Main attractant

Bears involved

3. How it was handled

This is the part that makes the map genuinely useful. Knowing what worked matters more than knowing a bear went past.

What did you do?

Outcome

Cost of any damage

4. Evidence

Photos (up to 4)

Doorbell captures, tipped carts, damage. Please avoid photos that show house numbers, licence plates, or people.

Anything a moderator should know

Not published. Use this for context you would rather not put on the public map.

I have read the community guidelines, and this report does not identify a specific household or person.

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