Wildlife update Monday October 17.

Elko

There have been reports of bears causing property damage to a shed to access a hanging deer carcass and damage to a fence to access compost.

Sparwood

Bears reported accessing unsecured garbage on Pine avenue

Elkford

Bear sightings reported on Galbraith Drive.

Expect bears in  East Kootenay communities until early November.  Keep garbage secure and manage all other attractants responsibly and bears will move on.