To learn how to identify the bears and where they live in Alberta, go to Know Your Bears . Bear attacks are rare in Alberta, but they do occur. Many attacks can be prevented by excercising caution and common sense. The likelihood of injury is great.
Bears eat whenever they can.
They are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever is readily available. Whether in a campground or in the back country, never approach a bear . Alberta Conservation Officers must occasionally remove a nuisance bear from an area by live-trapping it. If you should come across a trap do not approach it. Warning signs are posted wherever a problem bear is known.