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Grizzly Removals Surge in Alberta | Edmonton News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
Alberta’s grizzly bear population is under renewed scrutiny as 14 bears have been killed since June 2023 through the province’s Wildlife Management Responder Network — 11 in just three and a half months, mostly for livestock predation. Despite a hunting ban since 2006 (with Indigenous exceptions), authorized hunters are now stepping in to manage conflict, with officials calling it a science-based, safety-focused strategy that still supports recovery goals. The province insists human-caused deaths remain low — under 3.5% of the population since 2010 — and none of the removed bears are seen as impeding conservation. Yet critics question the scale of removals in southwestern Alberta, where bear density is highest and human-bear overlap is intense, especially around ranches. Experts agree coexistence is key, but lethal removal remains a necessary tool in areas where conflict is unavoidable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/grizzly-bear-hunters-southwestern-alberta-pincher-creek-9.7344619 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/952aa6da059ce7bb Report issues to [email protected].