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Chief Instructor specializes in the training of bear awareness and safety in addition to non-lethal methods of preventing human/bear conflicts.  Training courses vary from non-lethal bear management training for law enforcement and wildlife managers to safety orientated training for working or recreating in bear country. His non-lethal bear management training is endorsed by the Canadian Bear Alliance and the Humane Society of the United States. Previous clients include the RCMP, B.C. Search and Rescue, Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C. Conservation Officer Service, Halliburton Group Canada Inc., Suncor, Weldwood of Canada, Ministry of Transportation-Prince George, Ministry of Natural Resources-Manitoba, Suncor Energy, Alberta Paper Products and The Alberta Trapper Association.

As a former B.C. Conservation Officer of 12 years, he gained considerable experience in managing human/bear conflicts. He was a member of Whistler's Black Bear Task Team and in 1999 implemented Canada's first non/lethal bear management program in Whistler.

He is also the chief training instructor for the Canadian Bear Alliance and Humane Society of The United States' non-lethal bear management program, providing both in classroom and in the field training to law enforcement officers in Canada and the U.S.
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Having worked in a wide range of environments from the urban areas of North and West Vancouver to the coastal and rural areas of south-western B.C., He has gained extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of conflict situations (farming/ranching, urban areas, remote camps) involving both blacks and grizzlies.

His knowledge in all aspects of human/bear conflicts further includes educational training (creating Bear Smart communities, bear safety, etc.) trapping, relocation, and tranquilizing. Dan is also a qualified firearms instructor and has considerable experience conducting training courses and public speaking.

In addition to providing training, Kodiak Wildlife manufactures and distributes the non-lethal environmentally friendly bear protection kit for law enforcement, industry and personal use.

Staying Safe in Bear Country Course:

The best way to minimize conflicts with bears is by practicing prevention. Though bears are forgiving of almost all human behaviour, by following some simple rules people can reduce their chances of encountering a bear, and just as important, of attracting one. But despite the best precautions, one still may occasionally meet a bear. Bears often display many of the same types of behaviours toward humans that they use with each other; therefore, the safest way to reduce risk during an encounter is to have knowledge and understanding of their behaviour and motivation. You should be able to anticipate the most common situations where you might encounter bears. It's a good idea to mentally practice how you should respond.

This knowledge and preparation can empower you to act appropriately around bears and avoid an attack.

Staying Safe in Bear Country is a comprehensive 4 hour Bear Safety course that is specifically designed to reduce risk when working or recreating in bear country. The course focuses on bear behaviour and the understanding that bears are more predictable than most of us think. Any interaction with a bear has an element of risk. Some risk from bears is real but generally much less than most people fear. This course will enable the student to assess the risks and take the appropriate action when they meet a bear.