Predator statistics: Black bear - Historical 2011-2024

Last updated on March 3, 2026

All statistics reflect the most recent available data.

2025 to current statistics can be accessed here.

Descriptions are provided for all table column titles and acronyms used on this page.

Annual Summary

 

Year

Calls received

Calls attended

Destroyed by BCCOS

Destroyed by Other

Total

Translocated

Hazed

Cubs to rehab
2024 17,345 1,252 303 61 364 21 34 20
2023 27,356 2,435 603 102 705 26 38 61
2022 24,851 2,262 479 92 571 11 22 20
2021 21,774 2,369 504 84 588 19 103 80
2020 19,880 2,848 522 108 630 12 193 49
2019 21,512 2620 577 103 680 12 126 52
2018 14,932 1,748 370 77 447 5 94 27
2017 19,777 2,116 488 119 607 4 85 40
2016 17,278 1,940 512 106 618 8 125 38
2015 18,425 2,047 549 114 664 15 152 64
2014 16,895 2,192 508 125 633 21 154 48
2013 15,525 1,644 379 73 452 16 110 20
2012 18,117 2,458 448 127 575 59 121 30

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Monthly Summary

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Table column titles

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.
Destroyed by BCCOS Bears destroyed by BCCOS conservation officers in response to human-wildlife conflict incidents.
Destroyed by other Bears destroyed by other entities.
Total Bears destroyed 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 relocated to wildlife facilities for rehabilitation and later release in the wild.

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Acronyms

Acronyms
Abbreviation Description
RAPP Report All Poachers and Polluters
BCCOS BC Conservation Officer Service

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