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Kootenay National Park of Canada
© Parks Canada / Glen Peers |
September 5, 2008
Fall Feeding
At this time of year, bears are very busy feeding on a variety of food sources, as they try to fatten up before denning for the winter. They are still finding berries along roadsides and trails, so please be vigilant while driving and hiking. Bears may also be attracted to fruit trees in yards or human food and garbage in townsites and campgrounds.
Please ensure that all potential bear attractants -- garbage, pet food, BBQ grease, empty bottles, bird feeders -- are stored in bearproof locations. Fruit trees, and crabapples in particular, are a powerful bear magnet. Residents are reminded to pick up fallen fruit in their yards and harvest all fruit remaining on the trees.
 Weekly Bear Sightings
Did you know… the trail conditions report gives current wildlife related warnings and closures. Check it out before you head out!
Current Bear Warnings and Closures
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Grizzly bear monitoring in the Mountain National Parks: Mortalities & bear/human encounters.
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