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.