BearSmart - Government of Alberta

This is a public awareness program for people visiting, living, or working in bear territory. This is a great way to build awareness with your students so that these concepts are shared throughout our communities.

Goals:

• Empower Albertans with the information to make safe decisions when in bear territory
• Help bear populations survive by educating people on:
  • Preventing bear encounters
  • Responding appropriately in bear encounters
• Reduce property damage caused by bears​

Alberta BearSmart (*click*) provides safety information and how Alberta communities are reducing conflict between people and bears.
You will find information on:

• Bear deterrents
• BearSmart communities​

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For more information, click BearSmart Program
You will find additional resources such as (or click on the links below):

• BearSmart Safety Guide
• Alberta BearSmart Program Manual
• Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan
• Know your bears

Youtube Videos for:

• BearSmart Camping Strategies
• How to Properly Use Bear Spray

Other BearSmart Resources, Programs and Organizations

​BearSmart Society
"The Get Bear Smart Society works hard to ensure people and bears safely and respectfully coexist. We have helped create a paradigm shift in people's attitudes toward bears and other wildlife by replacing fear and misunderstanding with respect and understanding."

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Crowsnest Pass BearSmart Association
​"We are a not-for-profit volunteer organization working to reduce conflicts between residents and the wildlife that reside in the valley. Our group consists of qualified and educated volunteers. Volunteers learn firsthand how to read and understand bear behaviour, and how to safely deal with situations involving bears. Our group is then able to educate the public with evidence-based training and not just an academic understanding. Volunteers become certified after reaching requirements set out by the executive members of the Crowsnest Pass Bearsmart Association board."

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BearSmart Durango - Canmore