Bluff Charges Prompt Bear Warnings, Closure at Popular Kananaskis Trail
Rocky Mountain Outlook
KANANASKIS – Multiple reports of hikers being bluff charged by bears have prompted a a closure and warnings popular Kananaskis Country recreational areas.
The Bill Milne trail from Kananaskis Village to Mount Kidd RV Park has been closed until further notice due to grizzly and black bears frequenting the area, and a report of one bluff charge on hikers in this section. The section from Mount Kidd RV Park to Wedge Pond is still open.
Additionally, multiple bear warnings are in place at Ribbon Creek Trail, Bill Milne Trail, Mount Kidd RV Park, and Kovach Trail until further notice.
“Bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time,” said Alberta Parks in a statement.
To help avoid a surprise bear encounter, Alberta Parks recommends to: keep all attractants secure from bears including food, garbage, recycling, pet food and any other scented items; never leave these items unattended; make plenty of noise and travel in groups; be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs; Keep your pet on a leash; and carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible, and know how to use bear spray.
All bear sightings in K-Country should be reported to 403-591-7755.