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Jasper National Park of Canada
Bear ActivityThis WeekOver the past two weeks berries ( blue berries, huckle berries, crow berries, grouse berries and buffalo berries) have ripened at mid to upper elevations so bears have dispersed from the valley bottom areas. A few bears still remain in the valley bottom areas feeding on the last of the low elevation buffalo berries. The heavy frosts earlier this week has resulted in some of the low elevation buffalo berries drying up and falling of the bushes. Bears are now concentrating on fall berry crops at the mid to upper elevations. Campers and park residents ensure that you BEAR PROOF your food, garbage and recyclables as they are huge attractants for bears that are on the search for food while moving from one area to another in search of fall food sources. Stay in your vehicle while viewing roadside bears – following bears off into the bush is a dangerous situation. You do not know if that bears has cubs nearby and may become very aggressive if pursued or startled. Report all ungulate carcasses and stay clear of all carcasses. If you see or find a carcass, stay clear, inform other users in the area and report the location immediately to the Jasper Resource Conservation Office (780) 852-6155.Thank you for supporting Jasper National Park’s wildlife program. Wes Bradford Public Notice Bear WarningJASPER NATIONAL PARK Pursuant to the guidelines established in the Jasper National Park Bear/Human Conflicts Management Plan, this Bear Warning Notice has been posted for the following area: The trail that runs behind Pyramid Lake , locally referred to as the H0-Chi-Min Trail. Special caution is recommended while travelling or camping in this area due to the following bear related situation: Grizzly and Black bears are both using this area as a travel corridor and feeding area. A group of four trail cyclist were bluff charged by a grizzly bear on this trail. Public Notice Bear WarningJASPER NATIONAL PARK Pursuant to the guidelines established in the Jasper National Park Bear/Human Conflicts Management Plan, this Bear Warning Notice has been posted for the following area: ALL SECTIONS OF THE TONQUIN VALLEY including: The ASTORIA RIVER, EREMITE VALLEY, AMETHYST LAKE, PORTAL CREEK, MOAT LAKE, MACCARIB PASS AND MEADOW CREEK VALLEYS. Special caution is recommended while travelling or camping in this area due to the following bear related situation: Grizzly bears frequenting the area. Several close encounters have occurred. Did you know… the trail conditions report gives current wildlife related warnings and closures. Check it out before you head out!
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