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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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Rancher's guide to predator attacks on livestock

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Provide ranchers with information about wolves, bears, cougars and coyotes and the attack characteristics specific to each predator.

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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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Be BearSmart : agriculture checklist

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Tips for keeping livestock safe from bears.

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Bears and farming, ranching and beekeeping

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This brochure provides information for farmers and agricultural producers on bears safety.

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Design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence for apiaries

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental... More ≫

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental models were light-weight and portable, effective, and eliminated the use of insulators. None of the 14 fences were penetrated by bears. Recommendations are made for more extensive use of 12-volt systems, research into the effect of rainfall on insulation and research into use of herbicides at beeyards.

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An evaluation of non-lethal control techniques for problem black bears in beeyards

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In past years, black bear have caused considerable damage in beeyards in the Peace River region of Alberta. Bear damage in beeyards has varied between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. Since 1973,... More ≫

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In past years, black bear have caused considerable damage in beeyards in the Peace River region of Alberta. Bear damage in beeyards has varied between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. Since 1973, Alberta Agriculture had paid a subsidy to beekeepers for constructing electric fences around beeyards. This fencing program has greatly reduced bear damage. However, our data indicate that black bears penetrated electric fences during 19 percent of the bear visits. To alleviate damage these offending individuals were foot snared and shot or translocated. Approximately 600 bears have been captured at beeyards by government personnel since 1972. In addition several hundred bears have been removed by beekeepers during the same period.

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