Outdoors & recreation.
Know the outdoor basics and how to prepare when recreating in bear country. Camp, hike, bike, fish and hunt safely with our handy guides.
Outdoor basics.
Learn the basics and follow the guidelines when travelling, playing and camping in and around Revelstoke.
Camping.
What makes a safe campsite? Find out with our handy guide on how to manage your attractants and be prepared.
Hike, bike, fish.
Enjoy your favourite outdoor sports whilst staying bear safe. Know the rules and be prepared with our top tips.
BEAR AWARENESS
At home and residential.
Get to grips with what bear safety really means at home. We are all responsible for keeping our homes and community safe so that Revelstoke’s bears can stay wild.
I’ve encountered a bear outdoors, what do I do now?
If there is a conflict with a bear, call the Conservation Officer immediately (1-877-952-7277) and RCMP (250-837-5255). To avoid conflict with a bear in the wild, it’s important to be prepared
WHO TO CALL?
Reporting a conflict or bear sighting.
If you see a bear or experience a conflict, your first call should be to the RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) hotline. They will pass the information along to the appropriate authorities, including the local Conservation Officer and our team at Bear Aware.
Reporting a bear does not mean the bear will be harmed. In fact, early reporting helps us take proactive steps to keep both people and bears safe.
RAPP Hotline: 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP)
You can also report online at www.gov.bc.ca/rapp
Revelstoke Bear Aware:
- A ‘Bear in the Area’ sign needs to be placed
- A request to talk to your neighbours
- A bear has ben spotted in the neighbourhood
- Your fruit tree needs gleaning
- You’ve seen a fruit tree that needs gleaning
- You have questions about bears or attractant management
RBAS Phone: (250) 837-8624
Or report a bear sighting with the form below
Bylaw Officers:
- You’ve spotted unsecured garbage
- You’ve spotted a fruit tree with fruit on the ground
- You want to report a bylaw offence
Bylaw Phone: (250) 837-2911
If there’s a conflict with a bear:
If there is a conflict with a bear, call the Conservation Officer immediately (1-877-952-7277) and RCMP (250-837-5255)
More to discover:
BE BEAR AWARE
Living in bear country
Discover how to keep our community safe and Revelstoke’s bears wild.
TAKE ACTION
Get involved
Make a difference locally when you volunteer, donate or become a member.
SIGHTINGS
Reporting a bear
Find out who to inform and what information to share when you spot a bear..
