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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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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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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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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 : electric fences and bears

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Provides quick facts on usage of electric fences to protect properties and alleviate public safety concerns.

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Be BearSmart : Bear safety camping, hiking, fishing

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Guide to safety in bear country.

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Be BearSmart : hunting checklist

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Safety tips for hunters in bear country.

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Alberta BearSmart program manual : enhancing the opportunities for humans and bears to co-exist in Alberta

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The Alberta BearSmart Program Manual is designed to provide staff members of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, stakeholders,as well as employees of other agencies, information on how to... More ≫

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The Alberta BearSmart Program Manual is designed to provide staff members of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, stakeholders,as well as employees of other agencies, information on how to reduce human-bear conflicts. This manual describes key components of the program involving the following: communities, outdoor recreation, agriculture,and industry. The Alberta BearSmart program is led by the Alberta Government to achieve the following: keep people safe, help bear populations survive,and reduce property damage and costs.

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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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