EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy

🚨 Sign the Letter to Take Urgent Action for Alberta's Grizzly Bears 🚨 Today, we are asking you to stand with us. In collaboration with the Grizzly Bear Foundation and Alberta Wilderness Association, we have released the first public action letter in our three-part campaign to protect Alberta’s grizzly bears. 📩 Sign the Letter: Link in Bio / Via today's story Grizzly bears are an irreplaceable part of our ecosystems, culture, and landscapes. They are also designated as threatened species in Alberta and are extirpated (locally extinct) in the prairie regions. Recovery for this keystone species is fragile, slow, and measured over decades, not years. Female grizzlies reproduce very slowly, and as habitat pressures continue to grow, human-caused mortality remains one of the greatest threats to their survival. Yet, instead of investing in long-term coexistence solutions and recovery measures, the province is now publicly considering reintroducing the hunt of this threatened species. We cannot allow short-term reactions and anecdotal fear to outweigh science, accountability, and responsible stewardship. With no current population data and no credible evidence that hunting reduces human-wildlife conflict, there is no clear scientific basis for reinstating the hunt of a threatened species. Every signature helps demonstrate that people across Alberta and Canada support non-lethal management, proven conflict prevention, and habitat protection. The first letter calls for the government to: 🔺 Maintain the closure of the provincial grizzly bear hunt 🔺 Fully implement Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan 🔺 Invest in science-based, non-lethal coexistence strategies 🔺 Commit to transparent population monitoring and public accountability Take action for Alberta's grizzly bears. Visit the website to add your name and read our official statement. → Links in Bio 📆 Save the dates Letter 2 (June 5th): Hunting does not reduce human-wildlife conflict Letter 3 (July 28th): Living grizzly bears support Alberta’s economy If you’d like to support this campaign, please consider making a one-time donation or fundraising in support of Alberta’s grizzly bears.

This Earth Day, we're excited to announce the launch of a new campaign!⁠ ⁠ Grizzly bears are still a Threatened species in Alberta, and decisions being considered right now will shape their future for decades.⁠ These iconic carnivores are well and truly in the crosshairs, and they need our support. 🐻⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @exposdwc has collaborated with @grizzlybearfdn and @albertawildernessassociation in calling on the Province to maintain the closure of the grizzly bear hunt and to implement Alberta’s own grizzly bear recovery plan.⁠ ⁠ In our official statement and co-signed letter to the Government of Alberta, we outline why maintaining the closure of the grizzly hunt matters, along with recommended next steps toward stewardship and evidence-based wildlife policy.⁠ ⁠ Visit Link in bio for ⁠our official opening statement & co-signed letter⁠ ⁠ Conservation truly takes a village, and we're calling on each and every one of you to share your voice and make this campaign really count. ⁠ ⁠ 📆 Important dates for your diary:⁠ ⁠ Over the coming weeks, we’ll be releasing three letters that you can sign and send directly to decision-makers:⁠ ⁠ 📩 May 15th: Release of Letter 1 - Formal Request to Implement Provincial Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan & Maintain Closure of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Hunt⁠ ⁠ 📩June 5th: Release of Letter 2 - Formal Request to Prioritize Non-Lethal Wildlife Management Practices & Maintain Closure of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Hunt⁠ ⁠ 📩July 28th: Release of Letter 3 - Formal Request to Recognize the Sustained and Significant Economic Value of Living Grizzly Bears & Maintain Closure of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Hunt⁠ ⁠ Here’s why adding your voice matters: ⁠ ⁠ 🐻⁠ Upholding evidence-based wildlife policy⁠ 🐻⁠ Reducing human-wildlife conflict through proven, non-lethal solutions⁠ 🐻⁠ Protecting an iconic species that supports Alberta’s ecosystems and economy⁠ ⁠ If you’d like to support us further in giving grizzly bears a voice, please consider making a donation or fundraising in honour of Alberta’s grizzly bears. ⁠ ⁠ To stay in the know and get the very first updates throughout the campaign, sign up for the EWC newsletter.⁠ ⁠ Links in Bio

Only 12% of Canadians support trophy hunting.⁠ ⁠ That means the overwhelming majority of people in this country are in favour of non-lethal, humane, science-based wildlife management that protects ecosystems and reflects shared public values.⁠ ⁠ This matters right now because in both British Columbia and Alberta, pressure to reinstate the grizzly hunt is mounting.⁠ ⁠ The trophy hunting lobby is small but organized, highly active and extremely motivated. MLAs are under pressure to expand or reinstate hunting policies that put apex predators, including grizzly bears, at risk.⁠ ⁠ Your voices matter, right now. We must speak up for the majority of Canadian’s, the wildlife who rely on us for their survival, and for the health of our ecosystems on which we all depend.⁠ ⁠ Grizzly bears are not expendable. They are keystone species that shape healthy ecosystems, support biodiversity, and hold deep cultural and ecological value across western Canada.⁠ ⁠ Responsible stewardship means listening to the science, respecting public values, and choosing coexistence over killing for sport under the guise of 'safety' or 'conservation'.⁠ ⁠ Governments must be guided by evidence, ethics, and the will of the people.⁠ ⁠ Give your feedback to the Government of BC: ⁠ ⁠ www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/ahte/hunting-trapping⁠ ⁠ 📄 Read our press release:⁠ ⁠ exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/news/pr-survey-only-12-percent-canadians-support-trophy-hunting⁠ ⁠ ✍️ Add your voice in support of apex predators:⁠ ⁠ exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/news/rescinding-of-decisions-pressrelease

EWC has added our name to a letter sent to the Prime Minister and the federal government this week, stating our support for a permanent ban on strychnine.⁠ ⁠ In a unanimous decision, the EWC board of directors voted in favour of co-signing this important letter along with 21 other signatories. ⁠ ⁠ At the heart of this issue is not just a decision about pesticides. It's about the future of Canada's ecosystems, and as keystone species, apex predators are an incredibly important part of those ecosystems. ⁠ ⁠ In March 2026, Health Canada reversed its own science-based decision and authorized the emergency use of strychnine across vast areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan. This approval, despite a prior rejection citing unacceptable environmental risks, has triggered widespread concern, with at least 16 organizations issuing public statements in just six weeks. ⁠ ⁠ The letter asks for the permanent deregistration of strychnine poison in Canada and for the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to advance sustainable, non-poison alternative solutions to limit Richardson’s ground squirrel populations. ⁠ ⁠ Critically, this includes ending all bounties on their natural predators. ⁠ ⁠ We are also recommending that the governments reinvest in policies and programs in support of biodiversity.⁠ ⁠ You can take action and support this push for a permanent ban on strychnine.⁠ ⁠ → Add your name to the petition, visit:⁠ ⁠ https://nwmd.social/s/copylink/4wuDZUCLeu_GyrSJneg=/b

As stories of pets being killed in traps and snares across the country continue to surface, Exposed Wildlife Conservancy has formally submitted recommendations to the federal government calling for a review of Canada’s wildlife trapping standards.⁠ ⁠ Every year, animals, including non-target wildlife and beloved pets, continue to suffer due to inhumane and outdated trapping practices on public land and in provincial parks.⁠ ⁠ Moon’s story brought national attention to this reality after the 2-year-old husky was killed in a baited fur trap while out walking with his family in BC. ⁠ Since then, hundreds of Canadians have shared similar stories and concerns about trapping regulations, public safety, and wildlife protection.⁠ ⁠ In our latest blog, we discuss why EWC is urging the federal government to review whether current trapping policies still align with modern commitments to humane wildlife management, biodiversity, and species recovery.⁠ ⁠ → Read more, visit:⁠ /news/call-for-fed-review-trapping-standards⁠ ⁠ → Sign the petition to update BC's trapping regulations:⁠ /moons-law⁠ ⁠ → Support Trapping Reform:⁠ /donate/one-time⁠ ⁠ Links in Bio⁠

“Science-based wildlife management” is a phrase we hear constantly, but what does it actually mean, and who gets to define it?⁠ ⁠ In this powerful opinion piece, contributing writer Jeremy Leete examines how the language of science is being used in modern wildlife policy, predator management, hunting, trapping, and conservation debates across North America.⁠ ⁠ From apex predators to the politics behind wildlife decision-making, this article challenges us to ask difficult questions about ethics, objectivity, and whose interests are truly being served.⁠ ⁠ Read the full on the News page or visit Link in Bio⁠ ⁠ Originally published on Wild & Woke, Apr 01, 2026.

We're hiring!⁠ ⁠ Are you interested in using your skills and experience to create meaningful positive change for Western Canada's apex predators? ⁠ ⁠ We have two positions open:⁠ ⁠ 🌲 Digital Communications Associate - Full-time, remote.⁠ Support summer communications, outreach, and fundraising initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in digital communications, nonprofit storytelling, fundraising communications, or wildlife conservation outreach.⁠ ⁠ 🌲 Research Associate - Full-time, remote.⁠ Support a summer research initiative focused on wildlife coexistence, land use, and tourism in Western Canada. The project will inform the development of a scalable wildlife coexistence framework that can support rural communities in balancing ecological integrity with economic opportunity. This is an ideal opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in applied conservation research, environmental planning, or the intersection of ecology and economics.⁠ ⁠ Applications are open until May 20th.⁠ ⁠ Learn more, visit:⁠ ⁠ /jobs⁠ Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be aged 30 or under to meet the requirements of the government subsidy program

You're never too old to enjoy some animal facts...⁠ ⁠ These wildlife word searches are perfect for the little ones in your life. We also encourage you to let your inner kiddo loose and have a go, you're never too old to play! 🐺🐻🐱⁠ ⁠ Simply sign up for the EWC newsletter, and you'll receive all three versions to your inbox this month. ⁠ ⁠ Sign up at /newsletter⁠

This installment of The Weekend Read is a little different, as we invite you to take a few moments to reflect on the future of Alberta's grizzly bears. ⁠ ⁠ When the protection of a species can be lifted with the stroke of a pen, adding our voices to speak up for apex predators is a critical step in ensuring this threatened species does not become endangered or lost altogether in Alberta.⁠ ⁠ Grizzly bears are already extirpated (locally extinct) from the prairie regions of Alberta, where they once ranged before European settlement and have lost 40% of their historical range in North America. ⁠ ⁠ Exposed Wildlife Conservancy, the Grizzly Bear Foundation and Alberta Wilderness Association have sent a letter, formally calling on the Government of Alberta to maintain the grizzly hunt closure, implement the grizzly bear recovery plan and prioritize non-lethal management of this iconic threatened species.⁠ ⁠ Over the coming weeks, along with official statements, we’ll be releasing three letters that you can sign and send directly to decision-makers.⁠ ⁠ Please share, speak up, and, if you are able, donate to support this important work. ⁠ ⁠ Read the letter and our official statement: Links in Bio⁠ ⁠ @albertawildernessassociation ⁠ @grizzlybearfdn

For Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays and just-because days...⁠ ⁠ Our limited-edition Wildlife Socks are the perfect gift for the wildlife lover in your life (that includes you, treat yourself!). Locally and ethically designed and made, these socks support our predator advocacy, research and education programs across Western Canada.⁠⁠ ⁠ Each purchase helps fund our conservation work,⁠ and through our partnership with Sock Rocket, three pairs of socks are donated to communities in need across Canada with every pair sold. ⁠ ⁠ Plus, Insiders get 10% off all purchases in the EWC shop⁠ ⁠ → Shop socks⁠ /shop⁠ ⁠ → Become an EWC Insider⁠ /donate/insider-program

The weekend read is here!⁠ ⁠ Problem Grizzly or Problem Politics? By Trina Moyles⁠ ⁠ This editorial remains highly relevant as discussions about reinstating the Alberta grizzly bear hunt resurface and misinformation begins to cloud the conversation. Originally published in 2025 in Alberta Views, Moyles' thoughtful, measured approach to storytelling walks us through some valuable context and a deeper understanding of Alberta’s management of so-called “problem” grizzly bears.⁠ ⁠ We hope you have a chance to take some time out and enjoy this well-researched read. As always, let us know your thoughts! ⁠ ⁠ Read the editorial, visit: /news/problem-grizzly-or-problem-politics-trina-moyles⁠ ⁠ @trinariannemoyles

📅 Wildlife & Conservation Events For Your Diary:⁠ ⁠ 🐺 Visit EWC at the annual Bragg Creek Wild Fair ⁠ 📍Bragg Creek Community Centre, AB⁠ 📅 May 2nd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. ⁠ 🔗 https://braggcreekwild.ca/events/⁠ ⁠ 🐻 WildSmart Bear Day⁠ 📍Canmore Nordic Centre, AB⁠ 📅 April 18th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM⁠ 🔗 /events/bear-day-2026⁠ ⁠ 🐯 Conservation Confidential With Lorne Fitch⁠ 📍Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Red Deer, BC⁠ 📅 April 23rd, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM⁠ 🔗 https://naturealberta.ca/conservation-confidential-with-lorne-fitch/⁠ ⁠ 🐻 Coexistence Conversations Live in Vancouver⁠ 📍Vancouver Public Library, BC⁠ 📅 May 6th, 7 PM⁠ 🔗 /events/69b9871f1e64afd01e62c0d3⁠ ⁠ 🐻 Bear Aware Walks in the Okanagan⁠ 📍Mission Creek Regional Park, BC⁠ 📅 May 8th⁠ 📍Kaloya Regional Park, BC⁠ 📅 May 28th⁠ 🔗 https://www.rdco.intellionline.ca/WEBSITE/public/category/browse/BEARWLK⁠