Wildlife

The Township of Bonfield is full of wildlife, including birds and mammals. Wildlife is always best viewed from a distance.

Prevention of Nuisance Wildlife

To prevent wildlife from becoming a nuisance follow these simple guidelines.

Do:

• appreciate wildlife from a distance
• keep household waste, compost and pet food out-of-reach from wild animals
• attract wildlife to your property by improving natural habitat
• work together with your neighbours to help keep wild animals wild

Don’t

• put out food to attract wildlife
• try to approach or touch wild animals
• feed pets outdoors or allow pets to roam free
• put garbage out until the morning of collection

Feeding Wildlife

The Township of Bonfield does not have municipal by-laws preventing the feeding of wildlife however the Ministry of Natural Resources provides great information on the do’s and don’t of feeding wildlife. 

Feeding Wildlife: dos and don'ts

Emergency

If you feel there is an immediate threat to a person from wildlife, call 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Nuisance Bears

Nuisance Bears can be reported to the Bear Wise reporting line: 1-866-514-2327. Learn more about how to Be Bear Wise.