Predator statistics: Grizzly bear

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Statistics last updated on February 17, 2026

Grizzly 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}
Jan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0


²⁰²⁵	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
Total	559	131	24	3	3	0	30	1	1	0

May
June
July
August

September
October
November
December

January

January Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2026	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

February

February Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

March

March Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

April

April Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	27	5	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0

May

May Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	80	20	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	0

June

June Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	130	20	5	0	1	0	6	0	0	0

July

July Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	93	22	5	1	0	0	6	0	0	0

August

August Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	63	13	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

September

September Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	46	13	3	1	1	0	5	1	0	0

October

October Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	79	24	9	0	0	0	9	0	0	0

November

November Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	27	12	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

December

December Grizzly Bear Statistics
^Year	^{Calls received}	^{Calls attended}	^{Dispatched by BCCOS}	^{Dispatched by Other}	^{Euthanized by BCCOS}	^{Euthanized by Other}	^Total	^Translocated	^Hazed	^{Cubs to rehab}
2025	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Table column titles

In 2025, the BCCOS transitioned to an updated software system that allows for streamlined data reporting. This shift is reflected in the reporting outcomes of dispatched and euthanized, for increased transparency.

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 by other entities for public safety reasons.
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.

Acronyms

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

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