Rutting Season is Here: Watch for Deer
No one likes falling into a rut – unless you’re a male deer that is. Why do bucks enjoy being in a rut so much? Well… the rut, or ‘rutting season’ as it’s also known,
No one likes falling into a rut – unless you’re a male deer that is. Why do bucks enjoy being in a rut so much? Well… the rut, or ‘rutting season’ as it’s also known,
We set up cameras at wildlife overpasses and underpasses to monitor how mammals and amphibians use them to safely cross highways. If we can watch their behaviour, we can see what’s working and what can
UPDATE March 7, 2017 When we pilot a new project like this, we do so with the intent to test, learn and with understanding that there may be some bumps along the way. Those “bumps”
If you have travelled BC Highway 3 lately, you might have noticed some special looking signs and equipment being installed at the side of the road. What’s the scoop? Well, because deer, elk, and moose
While driving along Westside Road near Kelowna, one of our ministry staff got a bit of a wildlife surprise. Nine bighorn sheep were gathered at the edge of the road, overlooking the lake! Have a
If you were an amphibian or reptile, what kind of culvert would you choose to cross under the highway? For us, it’s an important question because the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure wants these critters
The results of the province-wide Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review are here. We went out on the road to speak with you in person and online from Nov. 29, 2013 to Jan. 24, 2014
Weighing up to 600 kilograms and standing as tall as two metres high at the shoulder, moose are bigger than you think — and a collision with one can badly damage you and your vehicle. Statistics show that vehicle collisions with moose peak from November to February. While collisions with deer occur more frequently, the outcome is usually less drastic for motorists because of the deer’s smaller size.