Small wildlife such as foxes, coyotes and raccoons co-exist in many residential areas. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) manages Ontario’s natural resources and wildlife on behalf of all Ontarians. Visit the MNRF website to learn more about wildlife management as well as their laws and regulations.
- Do's and don'ts about feeding wildlife
- Wildlife management
- Prevent Conflicts with Wildlife has tips on how to manage encounters with coyotes, foxes and wolves
- Bears: the Province has a Bear Wise reporting line at 1-888-514-2327 for non-emergency encounters.
- If an animal poses an immediate threat to safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911
| Who do I call if I have found a sick, injured or abandoned animal? |
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Injured stray dogs and cats can be reported to the Peterborough Humane Society's Animal Services Department at 705-745-4722 ext. 202. If you have found an injured or abandoned wild animal, please contact Ontario Wildlife Rescue. |
| Who do I call if I see a dead animal on the road? |
| If the dead animal is found on a Township maintained road, please contact Selwyn Township Public Works at 705-292-9507 or by email. |
Bear Wise Program
Portions of Selwyn Township are considered bear country and bears love garbage. With careful management of your waste, you can reduce the chance of attracting bears to your property.
Bears are often attracted to garbage and food on our properties. Find out how to limit bear encounters by following these Bear Wise tips and tools.
Bear encounters
Not every bear sighting is an emergency situation. Here is who to call if you encounter a bear.
Non-emergency encounters
Call the Bear Wise reporting line if a bear:
- Roams around or checks garbage cans
- Breaks into a shed where garbage or food is stored
- Is in a tree
- Pulls down a bird feeder or knocks over a barbeque
- Moves through a backyard or field but does not linger
This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 to November 30.
Emergency situation
Call 9-1-1 if a bear is creating immediate danger to personal safety and displaying threatening or aggressive behaviour such as:
- Stalks people and lingers at the site
- Enters or tries to enter a house or cottage
- Kills livestock or pets and lingers at the site
For more information on bears and the Bear Wise Program, visit the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) Bear Wise Website.
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