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Bear hazard assessment : Smoky region

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The Bear Smart Program is a community driven process that is usually initiated with the development of a bear hazard assessment for the region of concern. A bear hazard report identifies... More ≫

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The Bear Smart Program is a community driven process that is usually initiated with the development of a bear hazard assessment for the region of concern. A bear hazard report identifies historical and existing locations and practices that have led to human bear conflicts. The report identifies gaps in the existing knowledge base in relation to bear-human conflicts and provides recommendations for reducing existing and potential conflict in the region of interest.

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Bears and residents

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Alberta is home to approximate 40,000 black bears and 700 grizzly bears. Black bear populations are secure and are managed using public hunting seasons. Grizzly bears were listed as 'threatened'... More ≫

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Alberta is home to approximate 40,000 black bears and 700 grizzly bears. Black bear populations are secure and are managed using public hunting seasons. Grizzly bears were listed as 'threatened' in 2010 and their management is currently guided by a recovery plan. Recovery efforts are focused on reducing human-bear conflicts and human-caused mortalities of grizzly bears.

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