The Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) has put out two recent notices of bear activity taking place in and outside of Yellowknife.

SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檝e had reports of black bears in Yellowknife, in the Niven Lake, Gitzel Street and airport areas,SA国际影视传媒� reads the first notice. SA国际影视传媒淥fficers are patrolling daily and live capture traps are being deployed where the most sightings have been reported.SA国际影视传媒�

As well, regarding bear reports outside of Yellowknife, ENR has drawn peopleSA国际影视传媒檚 attention to the area of Sucker Creek.

SA国际影视传媒淧lease be aware of the presence of an adult black bear that may demonstrate aggressive behaviour at or near Sucker Creek along the shores of the Mackenzie River,SA国际影视传媒� reads the second notice. SA国际影视传媒淏ears and other wildlife are attracted by waste from fishing and other harvesting.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淐aution is advised while out on the land as bears are now putting on winter fat stores. Fishers are reminded not to leave the remains of fish cleaning on the shore where it can attract wildlife.SA国际影视传媒�

Looking back at numbers from 2020 and 2021, those residing in the North Slave region shouldnSA国际影视传媒檛 expect a high number of bear-related occurrences as number of responses (36 in 2020 and 40 in 2021) has remained steady for at least the last two years.

As well, there were only six dispatches and 2 relocations as opposed to the 37 and 46 dispatches in the South Slave (which also had 7 relocations) and Dehcho area, respectively.

ENR asks individuals who see bear-related activity to SA国际影视传媒減lease report it by calling 873-7181, and make sure to keep garbage and other attractants where bears canSA国际影视传媒檛 reach them.SA国际影视传媒�

For more information check out https://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/en/services/bear-safety