Cougar Follows Hikers, Prompts Warning
LD | Published on 6/8/2025
A cougar warning has been issued for Gunnery Mountain and surrounding area in Kananaskis County after the wild cat followed two hikers.
The warning was issued May 30 and will be in place until further notice. No further information is available at this time.
“Although an advisory is in place for this area, cougars can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region and at any time,” states the official Alberta Parks warning.
To avoid a surprise encounter with a cougar: Make plenty of noise and travel in groups; be aware of your surroundings; look and listen for cougars and their signs; and keep your pet on a leash.
Please report all cougar sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.