Black bear season over may 15

[South west trappin RG]

Why do they close the 400-404-406-408 black bear season so eairly most blackies have only been out for a week in these zones an the season is over. I could never understand why when 300 zones to the east are open for another month.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by South west trappin RG

Why do they close the 400-404-406-408 black bear season so eairly most blackies have only been out for a week in these zones an the season is over. I could never understand why when 300 zones to the east are open for another month.

Because they have zero clue. Zero. Alberta’s wildlife does what it does in-spite of its management. It’s embarrassing.

[Bigfeet]

Would have to guess it is about people management, not wildlife management.

Prior to May 15th, trail and weather conditions, with lots of snow on the trails and closed highways, keeps most of the non-hunting public out of those areas. May long weekend signals the start of the hiking/camping season and people flood into the mountains. To avoid conflicts and (mostly) irrational concerns from the non-hunters, they close the hunting season. Same reasoning, I would think, hunting season doesn't open until after the September long weekend in those zones.
Darren

[Grizzly Adams1]

Would have to guess it is about people management, not wildlife management.


That about says it. Keeps the hunters away from the antis .

Grizz