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By Curtis Galbraith

Alberta

Province says wildlife management responders to answer calls about problem wildlife

Jul 19, 2024 | 6:00 AM

The Alberta government says it is introducing something it thinks will help with problem wildlife.

This will see the formation of an approved network of wildlife management responders. They would answer calls about grizzly bear attacks on people or livestock.

The government says a response to what it calls a “problem animal” could include tracking and euthanizing the animal.

This network would also track other species like elk that may be causing problems.

“The loss of even one human life because of a grizzly bear attack is one too many. We are taking a proactive approach to help Albertans co-exist with wildlife through our new wildlife management program. These changes demonstrate our commitment to ensuring Albertans can safely work and recreate throughout the province,” says Central Peace Notley MLA and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen in a release posted to the province’s website.

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The province says last year and this year combined, black and grizzly bears have killed 120 head of live stock; 97 cattle, 23 sheep, 21 pigs, and one goat.

“Losses suffered due to predation can be a significant blow to ranchers and farmers. This new program will reduce the number of losses, protect farms, and help producers avoid conflicts with wildlife,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson in that same release.

The government also says so far this year, there have been more reports of elk eating crops.