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Overuse of wilderness areas and harassment by humans can harm wildlife.  Always follow this code of conservation ethics when viewing wildlife:

  • Keep all vehicles on designated roads. Vehicles that wander off roads
    can destroy vegetation.
  • Keep to marked trails. Using trails protects plant life and assists animals in adapting to human movement.
  • Be considerate of wildlife. Stress is harmful to animals. Use binoculars to view them from a distance rather than approach them closely. Never chase or flush animals from cover. Always respect their nests and dens.
  • Be considerate of others. Respect the space of others who are viewing
    wildlife in the same area as you.
  • Control pets. Pets are a hindrance to wildlife viewing. They may chase, injure or kill wild animals. Leave pets at home or keep them under control.
  • Keep British Columbia clean. Leave the environment unchanged by your
    visit. Place garbage in receptacles, where provided, or take your
    garbage with you.
  • Take only the right souvenirs. Take home memories and photographs.
    Leave flowers, plants, rocks, fossils, artifacts, shells and woods as you find them.
  • Never touch or feed wild animals. Baby animals are seldom abandoned or orphaned, and it's against the law to take them away.
  • Report environmental abuse. If you see others abusing the environment or bothering animals, report their vehicle license numbers to local authorities or the nearest conservation officer.
  • Do not feed wild animals, particularly bears and other predators. Habituating them to humans and to human food causes trouble for other people later on - and can be fatal for the animals some day

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