Wolf Cull for Caribou: Controversy and Science | Vancouver News

British Columbia is on the verge of extending its controversial wolf cull program, launched in 2015 to revive plummeting caribou populations. Officials credit predator removal—alongside habitat protection and feeding efforts—for boosting caribou numbers by over 1,500 in targeted herds. Since the program began, more than 2,800 wolves and 51 cougars have been removed. But wildlife advocates demand an independent review, questioning whether killing wolves truly helps caribou long-term. Amid this debate, a joint research project with Indigenous communities and scientists is underway, while the province also considers restarting caribou hunting. While predator reduction shows quick gains, experts agree habitat restoration remains the ultimate, decades-long solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26928a12a640e3ee