Predator statistics: Black bear
Last updated on March 16, 2026Black bear statistics from 2025 to current. All statistics reflect the most recent available data.
Historical statistics (2011-2024) can be accessed here.
Descriptions are provided for all table column titles and acronyms used on this page.
Annual Summary
|
2026 |
Calls received |
Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other |
Euthanized by BCCOS |
Euthanized by Other |
Total |
Translocated |
Hazed |
Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 82 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan | 120 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
2025 |
Calls received |
Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other |
Euthanized by BCCOS |
Euthanized by Other |
Total |
Translocated |
Hazed |
Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,672 | 1,116 | 178 | 19 | 33 | 10 | 240 | 2 | 15 | 38 |
Monthly Summary
January
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 106 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
February
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
March
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 191 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
April
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 614 | 69 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
May
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,270 | 189 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
June
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,239 | 139 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
July
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,831 | 126 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
August
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,497 | 85 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
September
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,911 | 141 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
October
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,710 | 177 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
November
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 875 | 110 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
December
| Year | Calls received | Calls attended |
Dispatched by BCCOS |
Dispatched by Other | Euthanized by BCCOS | Euthanized by Other | Total | Translocated | Hazed | Cubs to rehab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 367 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Table column titles
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Calls received | Human-wildlife conflict calls reported to the RAPP line. |
| Calls attended | Human-wildlife conflict calls reported to the RAPP line that were attended by BCCOS conservation officers. |
| Dispatched by BCCOS | Bears killed by BCCOS conservation officers for public safety reasons, such as a human-wildlife conflict. |
| Dispatched by Other | Bears killed for public safety reasons by other entities. |
| Euthanized by BCCOS | Bears killed by BCCOS conservation officers for welfare reasons, such as an animal critically injured by a vehicle. |
| Euthanized by Other | Bears killed for welfare reasons by other entities. |
| Total | Total number of bears dispatched and euthanized by BCCOS conservation officers and other entities, combined. |
| Translocated | Bears moved to another area outside home range (captured, transported, and then released). |
| Hazed | Bears on which non-lethal methods were used to deter them from an area, or discourage undesirable activity. |
| Cubs to rehab | Cubs transported to an authorized rearing facility, for eventual release back into the wild. For more information, visit: Orphaned black bear cubs - Provincial of British Columbia. |
Acronyms
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| RAPP | Report All Poachers and Polluters |
| BCCOS | BC Conservation Officer Service |