A Fish and Wildlife officer can provide advice on preventing cougar encounters and responding when cougar encounters are unavoidable. • Close off open spaces under decks or patios with durable wire mesh.
Use your bear spray. The visitor was mountain biking on a popular trail called FYI when they spotted the big cat, and even managed to snap a photo.
CALGARY -- “Fish and wildlife officers received a report of a cougar sighting near Olds College.
The interactive map below displays cougar confirmations currently in our database. Free-roaming pets may attract and be attacked by cougars," it reads. Spokespeople for Olds College could not be reached for comment by press time. (Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park/Facebook). OLDS — District Fish and Wildlife officer Adam Mirus says a cougar sighting that occurred in Olds during the Labour Day weekend is not unusual. But she said the compost facility “has not been a factor” in those sightings. Your nose may detect what your eyes cannot.".
• Keep your garbage in a container with a tightly fitting lid. car buyer disputes dealer's $899 COVID-19 cleaning fee, LIVE UPDATES: 2020 U.S. presidential election, U.S. election: All 13 battlegrounds reporting results, but states too close to call, Canadians watching anxiously from coast to coast as U.S. election results come in, Mitch McConnell wins reelection, but control of U.S. Senate at stake, Georgia Republican who supports QAnon wins U.S. House seat, Armed man arrested at N.C. polling station following complaints of voter intimidation, CTV News Calgary at Six for Monday, November 2, 2020, For sale: High-tech, fully automated drilling rig, Trial begins for Calgarian accused of murdering girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter. Urban deer that get food from unnatural sources such as your yard tend to become slower and more docile, making them easier prey for cougars. Learn more. At small map scales the markers are clustered, but as … A healthy cougar population is an indication of a thriving local ecosystem. Cougars are active at all times of the day. Use all means at your disposal. • Encourage your family and neighbours to take the same preventative measures on their property. Hit the cougar in the face with rocks, sticks or your fists. CTVNewsCalgary.ca Digital Producer, This cougar was spotted at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. This is a... Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:25PM MDT, Last Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:57PM MDT, AMERICA VOTES: Races still too close to call as polls close across the United States, Lockdowns possible as COVID-19 numbers soar, warns Calgary mayor, Video of apparent animal abuse filmed in northwest Calgary, Tight races as polls close across the United States, 'This is a problem': Alberta adds 2,268 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths since Friday, Siksika First Nation closes schools, admin offices and daycare due to rising COVID-19 numbers, Calgary woman loses purse full of cash on CTrain, Santa Claus and holiday cheer arriving early at Southcentre Mall, Bursts of colour in Alberta's November sunrises and sunsets, Alberta baker says 'hot chocolate bombs' blowing up in popularity, Scrooge returns to Theatre Calgary in a digital Christmas Carol, New book celebrates Alberta's first French-speaking community, Indefinite Arts rebrands with new name, location, Survey suggest B.C. King had some advice for those who may see a cougar. Sign in or register for your free account, Tips provided on how to deal with a cougar if you see one, On Sept. 21, a cougar was allegedly spotted in Olds for the second time in a month. OLDS — For the second time in a few weeks, residents reported seeing a cougar in Olds. True cougar sightings are relatively low in number as they are elusive and generally not found within heavily populated areas. This will prevent cougars, and other wildlife, from using that space for shelter. BEAR ACTIVITY SUMMARY FOR THE BOW VALLEY (Banff National Park East Gate to Bow Valley Provincial Park) For the period: October 23 to October 30, 2020 The information below is based upon a compilation of bear information provided by government agencies and unconfirmed sightings reported by the public over the last week. For safety tips for people planning recreation activities in cougar country, see: To download in-depth information about cougar control from. Fallen bird seed or salt licks that attract wildlife such as deer to your property will in turn attract cougars and other predators. In years when deer, elk and moose numbers are high, the number of cougars will be high. • Keep the perimeter around your house clear of thick or tall vegetation. Do not leave attractants like pet food and garbage outside — always use wildlife-proof garbage bins.
• Avoid attracting small animals to your yard. Bring your pet in at night. Cougar harassed with slingshot in Banff National Park, prompting rare charges