~wildlife education~ Responsible hunters understand their role in wildlife conservation and follow established laws and ethical practices. They know they must hold a valid BC Hunting License and, for certain species and areas, are required to obtain additional authorization as well. Photo credit: istock.com/Mark Dufresne Correct species identification and safety are essential to ethical hunting. Ethical hunters educate themselves on the specific open seasons, bag limits, and

~wildlife education~ Photo credit: istock.com/TOLGA DOGAN Birds migrate to avoid the hardships of cold weather, and to seek food in warmer regions. They prepare for their long trek by accumulating fat to provide fuel for the lengthy flight. During an overwater migration, they can lose a quarter to one-half of their body weight. Most long-distance migrants, especially smaller birds, fly at night. They may travel continuously or land daily around sunrise to rest and forage.

~wildlife education~ Photo credit: istock.com/ CarrieCaptured They may have lovely soft fur and be cute and cuddly when they feel like it, but cats have been largely responsible for the extinction of 33 bird species over many centuries. Scientists estimate that free-roaming cats kill hundreds of millions of birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians each year, including endangered species. Cats are particularly deadly for birds. Even well fed, pampered cats will hunt an