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Bearsmart information session August 23
s CHOOL by Deanna Mitchener alert and make noise so a bear knows you are hind legs to get a better look at you or to pick up
To help avoid bear encounters always remain
your scent, it is not a sign of the bear having an
Times Bearsmart information session of the season on there. Carry bear spray if you can, and keep aggressive response. Have your bear spray
Willmore Park will be holding their last
ready to use and take note of the direction the
your ears open to your surroundings. Do not
wind is blowing. Be bear aware and know what
wear headphones or earbuds while out walking
August 23, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Wildlife is common to see in this area so it is
on trails, you will not be able to hear anything
s UMMER vital to be aware of your surroundings and know coming. Travel in groups and in the daylight, to do in different situations.
If you want to learn more, Bearsmart is a great
what to do if you were to encounter any kind of
opportunity to talk with wildlife personnel and
rather than later at night. Keep your dog on a
wildlife.
gather valuable information. A special thanks to
leash and watch for fresh bear signs.
Fun for Kids your yard or acreage free from wandering remain calm as your calm behavior can reassure information sessions so families can learn more.
It is equally important to know how to keep
the Fish and Wildlife for holding these
If you happen to encounter a bear, stop and
wildlife. Some families put in many hours of
Thanks to Boston Pizza for supplying pizza for
the bear. Speak to the bear calmly and firmly, to
hard work making their yards look attractive,
which is always great to see. But you don't want allow the bear to know you are not prey. Never the event and to the Weekly Anchor for their
sponsorship of advertising.
run as this may cause the bear to pursue you.
it to be attractive to the types of wildlife that can Pick up small children and stay in a group when
quickly wipe out your hard work. you can. A bear may approach or stand on their
If you have any fruit trees, always pick the
edible produce as soon as possible. If apples or
such have fallen to the ground pick them up and
discard them as soon as possible. Rotting fruit
attracts bears and other pests. While having a
barbeque, remember to clean the grill or put it in
a garage as the smell of food will attract bears.
Store pet food indoors and at the end of the day
bring in feeding bowls and bird feeders as these
s UMMER smell good to wildlife looking for an easy meal.
Fun for kids
Lauren Kielstra with her daughter Emersyn (3) and
son Hunter (three months) on July 27, checking out
information and asking questions to the wildlife
technician during a BearSmart session that was
being held at Willmore Park. Lauren said, "We live
down the road from Willmore Park and wanted to
come check things out and ask questions so we
are better prepared if we were to see a bear." Little
Emersyn was being a bit camera shy but later was
petting the fur on the bear rug and the cougar
mount and even checking out the teeth on the bear.
Special thanks to the Wildlife Technicians who
provide this opportunity, as well a special thanks to
the Weekly Anchor for sponsoring the advertising
so people are aware of the dates. Thanks also to
Boston Pizza who generously donate pizza for the
event. photo Deanna Mitchener
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Bearsmart information session August 23
s CHOOL by Deanna Mitchener alert and make noise so a bear knows you are hind legs to get a better look at you or to pick up
To help avoid bear encounters always remain
your scent, it is not a sign of the bear having an
Times Bearsmart information session of the season on there. Carry bear spray if you can, and keep aggressive response. Have your bear spray
Willmore Park will be holding their last
ready to use and take note of the direction the
your ears open to your surroundings. Do not
wind is blowing. Be bear aware and know what
wear headphones or earbuds while out walking
August 23, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Wildlife is common to see in this area so it is
on trails, you will not be able to hear anything
s UMMER vital to be aware of your surroundings and know coming. Travel in groups and in the daylight, to do in different situations.
If you want to learn more, Bearsmart is a great
what to do if you were to encounter any kind of
opportunity to talk with wildlife personnel and
rather than later at night. Keep your dog on a
wildlife.
gather valuable information. A special thanks to
leash and watch for fresh bear signs.
Fun for Kids your yard or acreage free from wandering remain calm as your calm behavior can reassure information sessions so families can learn more.
It is equally important to know how to keep
the Fish and Wildlife for holding these
If you happen to encounter a bear, stop and
wildlife. Some families put in many hours of
Thanks to Boston Pizza for supplying pizza for
the bear. Speak to the bear calmly and firmly, to
hard work making their yards look attractive,
which is always great to see. But you don't want allow the bear to know you are not prey. Never the event and to the Weekly Anchor for their
sponsorship of advertising.
run as this may cause the bear to pursue you.
it to be attractive to the types of wildlife that can Pick up small children and stay in a group when
quickly wipe out your hard work. you can. A bear may approach or stand on their
If you have any fruit trees, always pick the
edible produce as soon as possible. If apples or
such have fallen to the ground pick them up and
discard them as soon as possible. Rotting fruit
attracts bears and other pests. While having a
barbeque, remember to clean the grill or put it in
a garage as the smell of food will attract bears.
Store pet food indoors and at the end of the day
bring in feeding bowls and bird feeders as these
s UMMER smell good to wildlife looking for an easy meal.
Fun for kids
Lauren Kielstra with her daughter Emersyn (3) and
son Hunter (three months) on July 27, checking out
information and asking questions to the wildlife
technician during a BearSmart session that was
being held at Willmore Park. Lauren said, "We live
down the road from Willmore Park and wanted to
come check things out and ask questions so we
are better prepared if we were to see a bear." Little
Emersyn was being a bit camera shy but later was
petting the fur on the bear rug and the cougar
mount and even checking out the teeth on the bear.
Special thanks to the Wildlife Technicians who
provide this opportunity, as well a special thanks to
the Weekly Anchor for sponsoring the advertising
so people are aware of the dates. Thanks also to
Boston Pizza who generously donate pizza for the
event. photo Deanna Mitchener
