Residents of Cochrane are asked to manage attractants to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
Here are ways to prevent drawing attention from bears coming out of hibernation:
- Secure bird feeders by bringing them indoors or hanging them out of reach.
- Clean up any spilled birdseed to avoid attracting bears.
- Avoid filling feeders during dawn and dusk, when bears are most active.
- Share these tips with your neighbors to promote bear safety in your community.
By taking these simple steps the community can protect both its people and animals.
To learn more about the local wildlife, visit cochrane.ca/wildlife
