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TICKS! TICKS! TICKS!

Spring is tick season. In the springtime, it is common to find ticks in areas where there is long grass that provides habitat for Bighorn Sheep. Wear a hat and check your clothing for his small black parasite after hiking in these areas

BEARS

The following information is from Parks Canada

Safety in Bear Country

bulletBear attacks are uncommon
bulletAVOID an encounter
bulletHandling an ENCOUNTER
bulletHandling an ATTACK
bulletCyclists
bulletBackcountry Camping

And Conservation of Bears
bulletWhat does a bear see in this landscape?
bulletWhat it takes to survive 365 days a year
bulletSurvival of the species
bulletWhat happens to a bear when it encounters people?
bulletYour 3 second decision can help protect bears
bulletLearn more about bears and wild spaces

 

Other Wildlife in the Rockies

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Living With Wildlife


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