The boss is awake and ready for another year of chewing grains and tubes around the Bow Valley.
The iconic urban iconic of the Banff National Park, officially known as Bear No. 122, was seen by Parks Canada’s staff in the Bow Bow Valley on Monday.
Alberta bears generally emerge from their winter lambs during April and May, according to Alberta Forestry and Parks, and a growing number of sightings is reported.
With the warm climate in the forecast of much of Alberta and more bears that leave their lairies daily, the province issued a security alert on Friday, urging hikers and users of the country to be careful and planned in advance.
“We ask all those who enjoy the trails, parks and alberta air that are alert,” said Forestry Minister and Alberta parks, Todd Loewen, in a press release.
“Being safety is a shared responsibility, and simple precautions can help prevent serious encounters.”
The active bears reports are coming from the province, said John Paczkowski, leader of the human wildlife coexistence team with Forestry and Parks Alberta.
“Some people are still skiing and snow rackets, going to the field.” Be sure to wear bear spray [and] know how to use it. “
Paczkowski also recommends those who spend time outside the journey in groups, make a lot of noise, they drive attractive such as garbage and tied to their dogs.
Great men are heading to Valley Bottoms to find food
Bear No. 122 was photographed by a remote camera on Monday.
It is not surprising that the boss, which in the past is estimated to weigh 450 pounds, is among the first grizzlies seen in the area this spring, according to conservationists.
The great male bears generally emerge from their denies first, followed by single women: females with puppies mention the rear, said the director of the Wildsmart program, Nick de Ruyter.
He said that the possibilities of meeting a bear are the highest at this time of year, with still scarce food sources.
“They are hungry, they are looking for food. Because there is snow high, the only food they can find is at the bottom of the valley,” said Ruyter.
“Then, we are sharing this finite space in the Funds del Valle with bears and another wildlife: Alces and deer and Pumas and Lobos and Coyotes.”
During the spring months, bears generally feed on corpses, pastures, lion tooth and other plants, he added.
“Unfortunately, green grass and lion tooth grow in rear courtyards, playgrounds, parks, sports fields, along paths, along the roads. And that is why spring is also extra dangerous for wildlife,” said De Ruyter.
Ruyter and Paczkowski are among those who share bears security information on Saturday in Bear Day, an educational event that occurs at the Canmore Nordic Center Day Lodge.
Anyone who is presented can play to spray the spray of bears, learn about the behavior of the bear and see a demonstration of bears.
The province says that bears sightings or the dangerous activity of wildlife can be informed of fish and wildlife by calling 1-800-642-3800.
Banff National Park said area closures can be implemented as the activity of bears increases. The active closures will be Posted online.
