Is there an alternative to killing nuisance black bears?

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It’s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat — should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids’ lunch boxes?

Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear.