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Billboard Grizzly BearsGrizzly Bear Update: May 13th 2010 We have noted a increase in Grizzly Bear sightings in and around buildings and livestock within 2-3 days of one of our recent spring blizzards. Usually what is happening is the bears are following ploughed roads or trails that lead to farmyards and or feeding areas where stock is being kept. Bears are happy to utilize these ploughed roads and trails as travel lanes instead of walking through heavy/drifted snow. There have been no serious incidents reported with Grizzly Bears however they have been actively feeding on dead carcasses as a result of recent blizzards. Significant bear activity has been reported in the Beazer to Leavitt area with bears moving up and down Lee Creek. The most common report has been of a large Grizzly sow with three (2yr old) cubs and a large Grizzly Boar. Interestingly enough the sow has moved to the Northeast and was last seen on May 9/10 along the Belly River moving towards the Waterton reservoir, this may be due to the boar in the area, which will kill the cubs if he can find them. We encourage folks to use the Deadstock Bins located at four locations within the County to dispose of dead stock or take advantage of the Rendering Trucks where costs can be recuperated if you are within the identified area. Lyle Lester April 26th 2010 County Residents are reminded to be vigilant regarding Bear Safety around the County this spring. Bears have already been sighted in a number of locations throughout the County, including 2 sows with 2 & 3 cubs in the Carway area, a boar in the Carway area, a sow with cubs along Lee Creek and 501 West between Beazer and Leavitt, and a sow with cubs near Mountain View. Producers are encouraged to help reduce farm yard attractants, and have deadstock removed from farm yards and calving grounds with the help of the pilot County Deadstock Removal Program. Calf bins will continue to be available for producers to use until summer time and farm gate deadstock removal for larger animals will continue to be provided throughout the year. For more information regarding the program either contact the County Office at 403-653-4977 or Cardston Fish and Wildlife Office at 403-653-5158. |
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