Be Bear Wise-Know who to call

Non-emergency encounters call: 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641)

if a bear is:

Moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering

Roaming around the neighbourhood

Checking Garbage Cans

Breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored

Knocking over a BBQ

Pulling down a birdfeeder

In a Tree

This line is open 24hrs a day, seven days a week from 17 March to 30 November.

Emergency Situations: Call 911 or you local police if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety. Some threatening or aggressive behaviours include:

Entering a schoolyard when school is in session

Stalking people and lingering on site

Entering or trying to enter a residence

Wandering into a public gathering

Harming