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Hunter harvest report : black bear

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Estimated harvest of big game animals by resident hunters in Alberta. Estimated harvest is determined through the completion of the Game Harvest Survey by resident hunters following the... More ≫

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Estimated harvest of big game animals by resident hunters in Alberta. Estimated harvest is determined through the completion of the Game Harvest Survey by resident hunters following the conclusion of the hunting season.

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Outfitter guided hunter harvest report : black bear

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Estimated harvest of big game animals by non-resident and non-resident alien hunters in Alberta.

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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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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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Population characteristics of grizzly and black bears in west central Alberta

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This study investigated the population ecology of grizzly bears in the boreal upland ecoregion in the Berland and Little Smoky rivers area in west central Alberta. Specific objectives of the study... More ≫

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This study investigated the population ecology of grizzly bears in the boreal upland ecoregion in the Berland and Little Smoky rivers area in west central Alberta. Specific objectives of the study were to determine the size, density, productivity and stability of this grizzly bear population. Because grizzly bears occurred sympatrically with black bears, the study also obtained data on the population characteristics of black bears.

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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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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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Bearsmart : fruit trees and bears

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This fact sheet explains how homeowners living in bear country can effectively and safely manage fruit trees to reduce negative human-bear interactions.

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Bearsmart : deadstock composting and bears

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents of public safety, property damage and human caused bear mortality.

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Bearsmart : chickens and bears

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Fact sheet outlining preventative mitigation for conflict between chickens and bears.

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