Bear kills cows, calf; sightings throughout County
A cow and calf killed in a pasture near Chipman have been confirmed as a bear kill.
“It happened Saturday (May 28) morning,” said the property owner. “My husband went out early in the morning to check on the cows and he found them.”
The Fish and Wildlife team brought a bear trap in to see if they could capture the bear, she added.
The property owners don’t want their name used because they don’t want hunters converging on the area. People were quick to take to social media offering support and untruths.
One said he had called fish and wildlife and they hadn’t reported any incidents and further a bear couldn’t kill a cow unless it was a huge bear. Others reported other sightings in the County and even more posted as warnings to their neighbours who had animals grazing in the fields.
The attack took place in the area of Highway 16 and Secondary Highway 834.
“We got a call back from Fish and Wildlife this morning confirming it was a bear that killed our cows,” she said. They skinned the cows and confirmed the cause of death.
She said they had heard from neighbours earlier, there had been bears sighted in the area.
Meanwhile, recent bear sighting within the town of Bruderheim caused a stir on social media and firm warnings from Alberta Fish and Wildlife.
While most residents who joined in the Facebook discussion May 19 did not feel the sighting was cause for concern, Shawna King, Communications Advisor for Alberta Fish and Wildlife, wants people to be aware of the public safety risk and take precautions.
“Bears that enter urban areas to feed on unnatural food sources pose a risk to public safety, because they are easily habituated and may defend the food source,” she said by email. “It is critical that individuals living within close proximity to forested areas and lakes are diligent in taking the necessary steps to ensure attractants are reduced or eliminated.”
King explained why bear sightings are becoming more common.
“Alberta towns and cities have developed rapidly and many urban areas have expanded into what was, until recently, natural wildlife habitat, so it is not uncommon for residents to see wildlife in their communities,” she said. “During the spring and fall, bears are more likely to take advantage of unnatural food sources, such as garbage. This is due to the fact they are either just exiting hibernation, or about to enter it, and the availability of natural food sources is limited.”
King added ways to limit bear attractants on your property.
“Storing garbage in bear-resistant and odour-proof containers or buildings, not keeping pet food outside and avoid using bird feeders between Apr. 1 and Nov. 30 can help keep both bears and people safe,” she said.
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