Spring is Here, and so are the Bears!

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In Saskatchewan, it is illegal to feed bears and other large predators, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes. This protects public safety and prevents wildlife from becoming habituated to human environments. 

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Help keep communities safe: 

• Secure garbage in a building or use bear-resistant containers, and place waste out only on collection day. Keep bins clean and odour-free.
• Store pet food indoors and remove bird feeders outside of winter months.
• Avoid placing meat, fish, fats, oils or other strong-smelling food waste in backyard compost.
• Clean barbecues thoroughly after use and store them in a secure area.
• Keep food out of tents and store it in sealed containers inside a vehicle when camping.
• Dispose of all waste in designated containers and never burn or bury food scraps.
• Use designated locations for cleaning fish and properly discard remains.
• Keep pets leashed when walking or hiking in bear habitat.

Being proactive by reducing attractants helps keep bears wild and minimizes the likelihood of dangerous encounters. If a bear or other wildlife presents an immediate threat to public safety, call 911. Aggressive wildlife encounters can be reported to the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561. For nuisance wildlife concerns, contact the Ministry of Environment by email at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.

For more information on bear safety and how to prevent conflicts visit: Bears in Saskatchewan | Living with Wildlife | Government of Saskatchewan