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| Cougar: Occurrence Summary 2000-2018 - Human-cougar coexistence in the Bow Valley | |
| 2019 Full Book | |
The Bow Valley has experienced a significant increase in development and recreational use over the last 20 years. This increase in human use has been matched by a multitude of programs designed to reduce interactions between people and wildlife. These programs, many of which are focused on managing bears, in particular grizzly bears, are considered leading edge in North America. They include wildlife fencing, highway underpasses, wildlife corridors and attractant management programs. With the increasing levels of human activity, cougars have now begun to gain the attention of both the public and wildlife managers. Cougar activity is becoming more common in and near developed areas within the Bow Valley. While segments of the public have become reasonably tolerant of bears, they are less comfortable with the idea of cougars living in close proximity to their homes. Wildlife managers are dealing with an increase in cougar complaints, suggesting that more education and occurrence prevention programs need to be introduced, similar to what has been done with respect to bears. |
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