Alberta’s rural municipalities have called for the grizzly bear hunt to be opened, citing more frequent encounters at farms and residential areas along the Rocky Mountains.
“Bear encounters are becoming more frequent and more severe in Alberta’s eastern slopes. These encounters increase risks to residents, livestock and property,” the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) posted to Facebook on March 11.
“Resolution 17‑24F calls for the Government of Alberta to take a more intentional approach to managing problem bears by increasing funding for Conservation Officers and ensuring that a fully funded grizzly bear management plan is implemented.”
The RMA—an independent association representing 69 of Alberta’s municipal districts and counties—initially introduced Resolution 17-24F in November 2024. The intent of the resolution, which expires in December 2027, has not yet been met….