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Grizzly Bear Management Areas

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The Grizzly Bear Management Areas encompass the Recovery (Core and Secondary Access Management Areas combined), Support, and Habitat Linkage Zones for each grizzly bear subpopulation. The Grizzly... More ≫

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The Grizzly Bear Management Areas encompass the Recovery (Core and Secondary Access Management Areas combined), Support, and Habitat Linkage Zones for each grizzly bear subpopulation. The Grizzly Bear Management Areas are the area where the Government of Alberta focuses efforts on grizzly bear recovery and management.

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Grizzly bear response guide [2023]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding grizzly 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 grizzly 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 harmonizes with the province's Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan and is the result of collaboration among biologists, Fish and Wildlife officers and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving grizzly bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. This guide will be reviewed annually and revised as required. This guide also shows Albertans how bear/human conflicts will be handled. Staff will use the guide as a reference to communicate with stakeholders and the public about managing problem grizzly bears and to promote public and community support for grizzly bear conservation.

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Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan Management Zones

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The Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone is the geographic extent of Alberta which indicates the intention of the Government of Alberta to recover grizzly bears. The Recovery Zone is also be a priority for... More ≫

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The Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone is the geographic extent of Alberta which indicates the intention of the Government of Alberta to recover grizzly bears. The Recovery Zone is also be a priority for attractant management, management of other sources of human-bear conflict, and building public education, awareness, and understanding of grizzly bears and their recovery. The Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan Management Zones dataset contains four layers: Grizzly Bear Core Access Management Area, Grizzly Bear Secondary Access Management Area, Grizzly Bear Habitat Linkage, and Grizzly Bear Support Zone. Please see the individual metadata records for additional details on each layer.

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Grizzly bear mortality summary

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Summary of grizzly bear mortality in the South Saskatchewan Region (bear management areas 4, 5, and 6) between 2009 and 2019. Includes the cause, frequency and general location of mortalities.

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Grizzly bear occurrence summary : Bear Management Area (BMA) 4

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A summary of grizzly bear occurrences for Bear Management Area 4. Highlights the frequency, type and general location of grizzly bear occurrences, mortalities and translocations within the area.

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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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Grizzly bear occurrence summary : Bear Management Area (BMA) 5

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An annual summary of grizzly bear occurrences for Bear Management Area 5. Each report highlights the frequency, type and general location of grizzly bear occurrences, mortalities and... More ≫

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An annual summary of grizzly bear occurrences for Bear Management Area 5. Each report highlights the frequency, type and general location of grizzly bear occurrences, mortalities and translocations within the area for the time period indicated.

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Grizzly bear occurrence summary : Bear Management Area (BMA) 6

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A summary of grizzly bear occurrences for Bear Management Area 6. Highlights the frequency, type and general location of grizzly bear occurrences, mortalities and translocations within the area.

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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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Addendum to the grizzly bear recovery plan

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This document is an addendum to the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. Presented here are updates to Tables 1, 2, and 3 as well as Figures 2 and 3. Environment and Parks will continue to... More ≫

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This document is an addendum to the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. Presented here are updates to Tables 1, 2, and 3 as well as Figures 2 and 3. Environment and Parks will continue to provide information regarding the current status of grizzly bears in Alberta as it becomes available.

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