In the Cross Hairs: The Road to Recovery for Alberta's Threatened Grizzly Bears
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Published 2021-08-26
Use your voice to help safeguard the grizzly bear’s future in Alberta. Tell the provincial government that it’s time to take action for our threatened grizzlies today.
Write Your Representative: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/grizzlyletter
The majestic grizzly bear is an iconic symbol of the wild and a cherished part of Alberta's cultural identity. As an umbrella species, their protection benefits biodiversity and ecosystem conservation across the wide landscapes they roam.
Grizzly bears have been classified as a Threatened species in Alberta since 2010. New research data released in March 2021 showing an increase in Alberta's grizzly populations are cause for hope, but the road to recovery is far from over. With a population estimate well below the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s criteria for threatened status, Alberta grizzlies are clearly a species at risk.
The combined impacts of habitat loss, food security issues, coexistence challenges, and the climate crisis continue to put enormous pressure on recovering grizzly bear populations.
Now more than ever, we need the Alberta government to fund and implement their Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan in its entirety. The future of Alberta's grizzlies depends on it.
Of all the challenges grizzlies face on the road to recovery, hunting is the one source of human-caused mortality we can control. As part of the Recovery Plan we urge the provincial government to commit to a continued ban on grizzly bear hunting in Alberta.
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All Comments (21)
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Years ago Mexican Grizzlies were hunted until they became extinct. The same thing happened in many parts of the US. I´m glad to see there are people willing to speak up for wildlife. Great documentary!
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I was in Jasper last week for first time. Part of me will stay in that amazing land forever. The most incredible thing about that is all the species are living there. I had not the opportunity to see any grizzly but a moose with her calf. I honestly appreciate this videos to raise the voice againts those ones who want hunt again just for that momentary adrenaline. Thank you for raising awareness about the wonder that these animals are and giving a voice to the entire organization that is working to continue conserving grizzly bears🙏
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Same thing happening in Montana. Our governor and legislators tried to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list and suggested we trophy hunt them. Also legislators are putting out laws to remove up to 85% of our wolves. It’s sickens me to watch it unfold down here.
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Fantastic documentary John and Exposed team!!
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i recently visited jasper national park, and was blown away at how much wildlife there was! i hope banff and all other national parks become a wild safe haven, just like jasper. great documentary john. We must protect these beautiful animals!
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I bought your book (what bears teach us) when it came out and I really like it. I hope they don’t allow any type of hunting of bears. Sadly, since I am from Europe, I cannot do more than buying your books or donating. I still wish you the best in your efforts and thank you so much for your great work and this nice documentary.
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what a great inspiring and compasionate perspective on our Alberta Grizzly bear
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We need to keep the numbers balanced. The population growth can't be supported while our population grows. It can't work
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Superb Documentary John, I’ve been following this for many years now and to see all the progress made by so many dedicated people including yourself to see it becoming undone is Lunacy, and should never happen! May science prevail over emotion! Top work. Richard (UK)
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Excellent work and very informative. You are so talented and I love seeing your work.
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Excellent documentary, John. It's obvious that science doesn't support the need for hunting. Apex predators rarely need to be managed, that's how nature works. I hope grizzlies remain protected.
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Well Done John, keep up the great work
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Beautiful documentary on these magnificent animals. We must commit to stopping the hunting of this magnificent species.
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Inspiring video John 👍❤️👊 great work!!
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John thank you for this hugely informative film and the beautiful images! I agree there is nothing sensible in the killing of grizzlies anywhere. Superbly done! 👏👏👏👏
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Your photographic talent and artistic eye are everything! It's great how use these gifts to defend - as well as glorify- the wildlife. PS: a few years back you had a video on what was in your kit. That's been my example for my (very) amateur photography hobby.
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Thanks so much to everyone who put this great documentary together. Hopefully rational action and thought will prevail and the grizzly bears will be protected in Alberta, BC and everywhere else.
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Thank you for this impartial investigation.
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Your best production to date! Thank you for your conservation efforts and the amazing content.
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Protect Alberta's grizzly bears!!!
