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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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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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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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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #15 : American black bear (Ursus americanus) hazing from industrial sites

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed... More ≫

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed rationale to request an exception. The newly developed Class Protocol for black bear hazing provides guidance to industry, researchers and government on discouraging the presence of black bears near industrial locations occupied by workers.

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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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Grizzly bear mortality rates in Alberta

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In Alberta, most known grizzly bear mortality is caused by humans. Such causes include: Poaching, Being mistaken for a black bear during the black bear hunting season, Self-defence, Accidents,... More ≫

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In Alberta, most known grizzly bear mortality is caused by humans. Such causes include: Poaching, Being mistaken for a black bear during the black bear hunting season, Self-defence, Accidents, such as road kill. This document presents the grizzly bear mortality rates over the past ten years.

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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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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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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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