Sayward Grizzly Bear Interactions

In the past months there has been significant public concern around the behaviour of a sow grizzly with two cubs and a separate boar that have established a territory in much of the residential area of the Village of Sayward and the SRD Area A. We have compiled a timeline of sightings that can be referenced for communications with media or government agencies. This list will be updated over time. Please email Hello@GoSayward.com or tag @GoSayward on Facebook to catch our attention so we add your future sightings.

• July 7th – At Elk Haven Cabins
• July 6th – Behind the Legion
• June 27th – Seen by the mushroom farm.
• June 27th – Seen in a driveway near Sayward Road and Salmon River Main.
• June 27th – Seen near farm stand on Frenchman Road.
• June 27th – Seen in back yard on Cheryl Lynn Road.
• June 24th – Seen at standing up looking over fenceline of home near Cable House, undisturbed by 4 dogs.
• June 22nd – Seen crossing the White River near the highway bridge.
• June 21st – Seen in a driveway on Smit Road.
• June 20th – Seen in front of a house on Sachts Road.
• June 20th – Encountered on trail by river in the Valley.
• June 19th – Seen walking through front yard of home on Sachts Road.
• June 13th – Juvenile bear charged dogs on a property near Sayward Rd and Salmon River Main intersection.
• June 13th – Seen behind tennis courts by Kelsey Centre.
• June 10th – Seen by Sayward Elementary.
• June 10th – Seen in the Salmon River Estuary.
• May 27th – Seen in the Salmon River Estuary.
• May 21st – Seen in the Salmon River Estuary.
• May 17th – Seen in the Salmon River Estuary.
• May 15th – Seen in the old mall parking lot.
• May 13th – Seen behind the Salmon River Inn.
• May 13th – Seen by the Royal Canadian Legion.
• May 12th – Seen on Kelly’s Trail.
• May 9th – Seen in the Salmon River Estuary.