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The BearSmart guide : playing safely in bear and cougar country

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray... More ≫

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety.

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Predator compensation : South Saskatchewan Region

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The Wildlife Predator Compensation Program provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wildlife predators. This report provides a summary of approved compensation... More ≫

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The Wildlife Predator Compensation Program provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wildlife predators. This report provides a summary of approved compensation claims for the South Saskatchewan Region between 2015 and 2018.

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Bear roundworms

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Informational fact sheet regarding roundworms found in bears. Bear roundworms are large,and dramatic when you see them. But they pose no problem for bears or any other species.

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Human-bear conflict management plan

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As more people work in bear habitat, the potential for human-bear interactions increases. Preventing conflicts is a priority in Alberta. This resource outlines practices required for work camps... More ≫

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As more people work in bear habitat, the potential for human-bear interactions increases. Preventing conflicts is a priority in Alberta. This resource outlines practices required for work camps establishing or operating in bear country during the bear season. Implementation of these practices will enhance the safety of all affected workers and improve the management and conservation of black and grizzly bears in Alberta by reducing human-bear conflicts.

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Orphan black bear cub rearing and release program update

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A summary of the orphan black bear cub rearing and release program activities during the specified period. Includes background on the program and reports on the bears raised and released in the... More ≫

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A summary of the orphan black bear cub rearing and release program activities during the specified period. Includes background on the program and reports on the bears raised and released in the program to date.

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Bow Valley human-wildlife coexistence status report 2019

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Highlights the work and activities completed by the various agencies operating in the Bow Valley in relation to the Bow Valley Human Wildlife Coexistence Roundtable Recommendations. Activities... More ≫

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Highlights the work and activities completed by the various agencies operating in the Bow Valley in relation to the Bow Valley Human Wildlife Coexistence Roundtable Recommendations. Activities represented within this summary extend to March 2019.

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Black bear response guide [2019]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide supports the province’s Black Bear Management Plan (2016) and is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving black bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. The guide is reviewed annually and revised as required.

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The BearSmart guide to playing safely in bear and cougar country

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray... More ≫

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety.

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Human-wildlife coexistence : recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley

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Report about recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley.

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Alberta orphan black bear cub rehabilitation protocol

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This protocol addresses the rehabilitation of orphan black bear cubs and is for use by those wildlife rehabilitation facilities with valid permits under the Wildlife Regulation.

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