Community record
Community guidelines
The map exists so neighbours can see patterns. It is not a tip line, a court record, or a place to settle scores.
What belongs here
- Bear sightings in residential areas
- Garbage, compost, or attractant access
- Doorbell or camera captures of bears
- Property damage and livestock or pet concerns
- What you did about it, and what happened next
What does not get published
- Street addresses, house numbers, or lot identifiers
- Names of neighbours, or complaints about them
- Photos showing people, licence plates, or house numbers
- Anything that is not a wildlife incident
- Harassment, spam, or advertising
Location privacy
Every pin is snapped to a ~300 metre grid before it is published. Reports inside the same cell share the same public point, so pins cannot be averaged to recover an address. Exact coordinates stay staff-only.
Accounts and anonymity
You can report without an account; those submissions wait for moderation. Signed-in residents publish immediately. Comments and chat require an account so abuse has a cost.
Emergencies
If a bear is in conflict with people, pets, or property right now, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. Do not wait on this map.
Questions? quotes@bearbarrier.ca