West Coast Trail Advisory September 17 to 25, 2005

West Coast Trail Advisory - Parks Canada

September 17 to 25th, 2005

Cougars: Km 72: Cougar on trail.
Ensure that you have read the posted Cougar Alert - it contains information that you need to know. Report all cougar sightings, a detailed description of the animal, and sign of tracks or scat to parks staff immediately.
Bears: Keep a "Bare Campsite" to keep bears and people safe. Bear-proof lockers are in place at many campsites hang your food and garbage properly in all other areas.

Km 15: Bear on trail
Km 25: Bear on trail
Km 36: Sow and Cub

Wolves: Keep a clean campsite so wolves do not scavenge food. Report all sightings immediately.
Km 53 to 58: Wolves seen from Cullite to Walbran
Km 12: Wolf on Beach
Km 25: Wolf on Beach
Km 42: Wolf on Beach

Respect all Wildlife! Report any encounters to park staff. Be cautious of all wild animals, as they can be very dangerous. If you see a cub or kitten that appears to be alone, remember that its mother is never far away. Never approach wildlife - leave the area immediately!

Closed Areas:
It is prohibited by the National Parks Act of Canada to enter closed areas.

Between Km 43 - 44: Portion of trail closed due to mud slide. Use the beach route.

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