Lawrence Woodall

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Former North Island Conservation Officer Tim Schumacher rescued two cubs a few years ago.

Save our Dudley-Do-Rights from bear-killing bureaucrats

Contributor Lawrence Woodall on a recent bear cub controversy

Former North Island Conservation Officer Tim Schumacher rescued two cubs a few years ago.
A grizzly nicknamed Hollywood photographed when he was six will be 12 this year. He approached our group in the sub alpine and went to ground to feed, first dealt with him as a cub in the Chilcotin region.

Stalking, man-eating bears on North Island

Columnist Lawrence Woodall discusses the perspective about bears in the TV show "Alone"

A grizzly nicknamed Hollywood photographed when he was six will be 12 this year. He approached our group in the sub alpine and went to ground to feed, first dealt with him as a cub in the Chilcotin region.
Lawrence Woodall illustration

Save the Planet, Use an Outhouse

A satirical illustration by Gazette contributor Lawrence Woodall.

Lawrence Woodall illustration
Lawrence Woodall illustration

Lawrence Woodall Illustration

Lawrence Woodall Illustration in April 26, 2015 Gazette

Lawrence Woodall illustration
Lawrence Woodall column: Save A Bird, Eat A Cat

Save a Bird, Eat a Cat

Lawrence Woodall shares his Our Backyard column with North Island Gazette readers

Lawrence Woodall column: Save A Bird, Eat A Cat

It’s a dog’s life in B.C. backcountry

Columnist Lawrence Woodall shares traits of the best — and worst — trail companions

Big, bad wolf is B.C.’s favourite scapegoat

"Our Backyard" columnist Lawrence Woodall argues wolf cull ignores real problems facing B.C.'s caribou herds

B.C.’s wilderness: use it or lose it

Computers no substitute for memories forged in the great outdoors.

Bears put on show—if you find them

Naturalist and guide Lawrence Woodall goes on a muddy hike in search of bears.

Pipeline means selling out Mother Earth

Lawrence Woodall discusses the impact the Northern Gateway Pipeline would have on grizzly and woodland caribou.

The author was able to capture a compelling close-up of a mountain goat last summer by establishing his location and allowing the animals to approach at their leisure.

The A,B,Cs of responsible photography

Lawrence Woodall discusses having respect for the subject matter when photographing wildlife.

The author was able to capture a compelling close-up of a mountain goat last summer by establishing his location and allowing the animals to approach at their leisure.

Help keep pets off the menu

Outdoors columnist Lawrence Woodall addresses the recent spate of wolf sightings and attacks in and around Port Hardy

A little knowledge and the right equipment helped the author manage an injury and extend a trip through the backcountry where he had a memorable encounter with a mountain goat like the one pictured here.

Nature bites hard

Outdoorsman Lawrence Woodall explains how proper preparation can be a life saver.

A little knowledge and the right equipment helped the author manage an injury and extend a trip through the backcountry where he had a memorable encounter with a mountain goat like the one pictured here.
A grizzly boar eyes a group of travelers that crossed his scent trail in B.C.'s interior this summer. The auther says human-bear conflicts in the wild may be avoided by people simply removing themselves from the bear's path.

Fear of the unknown drives grizzly myths

Outdoorsman Lawrence Woodall recalls a near encounter with a grizzly.

A grizzly boar eyes a group of travelers that crossed his scent trail in B.C.'s interior this summer. The auther says human-bear conflicts in the wild may be avoided by people simply removing themselves from the bear's path.

The forest spirits giveth and taketh away

Lawrence Woodall searches for elk but finds a bald eagle instead.

Doesn’t this bear know it should be hibernating? Many black bears in this region stay active throughout the winter, contrary to some expectations.

Some animals can’t bear hibernation

Larry Woodall speaks from experience to refute the image of the hibernation that many hold.

Doesn’t this bear know it should be hibernating? Many black bears in this region stay active throughout the winter, contrary to some expectations.

Death by a thousand cuts

Lawrence Woodall voices his opinions of the potential impact of the Enbridge pipeline.

The upside is the Leafs didn't make the playoffs.

April 26 editorial cartoon

The upside is the Leafs didn't make the playoffs this year

The upside is the Leafs didn't make the playoffs.
Aaaaaah, the joys of spring, aaaaah, the joys of spring

Aaaaaah, the joys of spring, aaaaah, the joys of spring

Aaaaaah, the joys of spring, aaaaah, the joys of spring

Aaaaaah, the joys of spring, aaaaah, the joys of spring
I admire the Syrians fighting for freedom against a tyrant that forces its will upon the populace. GO SYRIA, GO. Uh ... that's not Syria, it's the front lawn of the Legislature in Victoria.

March 15 editorial cartoon

I admire the Syrians fighting for freedom against a tyrant that forces its will upon the populace. GO SYRIA, GO.

I admire the Syrians fighting for freedom against a tyrant that forces its will upon the populace. GO SYRIA, GO. Uh ... that's not Syria, it's the front lawn of the Legislature in Victoria.