WildSmart

Living Smart with Wildlife

The bears in Kananaskis are already starting to come out of their dens for spring, and this means it's time to be extra WildSmart!

Here are a few tips to keep in mind while running in Bear Country this spring. 

• To help prevent encounters you can shout regularly to let wildlife know where you are. This will prevent them from being surprised and give them a chance to move elsewhere.
  
  
• A great way to avoid negative encounters with wildlife while you're training or racing outdoors is to remove your ear buds. When you wear ear buds, you are less aware of your surroundings and might not hear nearby wildlife that may be warning you of their presence. In fact, not only is it safer for runners and wildlife to not wear ear buds, but having your ears free encourages a stronger mental race and can better connect you with your surroundings.

• In addition to not wearing ear buds, wildlife officials and WildSmart strongly suggest you carry bear spray and know how to use it! If you need to refresh your memory on the proper use of bear spray, you can check out this informative video prepared by the Government of Alberta and WildSmart!

• Click here to sign up for our weekly bear activity reports and to stay informed on wildlife sightings in the Bow Valley

Learn more about living smart with bears or call us: 403.678.3445 ext 2.

Let the training begin, and we'll see you in Canmore!


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