Alberta Bear Smart

Alberta Bear Smart is a program designed to reduce human-bear conflicts by promoting responsible outdoor behaviors and secure storage of attractants like food and garbage. It encourages communities, residents, and businesses to take preventative measures—such as proper trash disposal and wildlife-proofing properties—to keep bears wild and healthy while minimizing dangerous encounters. The goal is to protect both people and bears through education and proactive management, fostering coexistence and reducing the likelihood of bears being harmed or becoming a nuisance.