Bear Activity Report
Sightings in the Past Week
Cougar Sighting – MVC – November 19, 2024
In the late evening on November 18, a cougar killed a sheep near Bearberry. (info from land owner) Fish & wildlife set traps and captured a juvenile cougar.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – November 16, 2024
Mid-day on November 16, footprints of a grizzly bear were seen in the snow W of Red Deer River Ranch. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – November 14, 2024
In the early morning on November 14, a cougar killed livestock in the Eagle Hill area. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – CC – November 10, 2024
In the afternoon on November 10, a cougar was seen crossing the James River Road NE of Bearberry. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – November 4, 2024
On November 3, footprints of a cougar were seen along the river bank in the Camp Harmattan area. (info from land owner)
Bear Smart Districts
Sightings Older Than One Week
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 27, 2024
In the very early morning on October 27, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera SW of Cremona. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 26, 2024
In the early morning on October 26, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen, (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 26, 2024
In the very early morning on October 26, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera N of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 27, 2024
Late in the evening on October 22, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 22, 2024
In the mid-morning on October 22, a grizzly bear was seen crossing Highway 591 in the Ricinus area. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 22, 2024
In the morning on October 22, footprints of a cougar were seen in the snow on the deck of a residence W of Elkton. (info from land owner) Owner advises they have lost a couple of cats in the past few days.
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 21, 2024
A cougar was photographed by a trail camera S of Westward Ho Campground. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 21, 2024
In the night on October 19, a cougar attacked and killed goats E of the Fallentimber Hall. (info from land owner) Fish & Wildlife set traps and captured a juvenile cougar on October 21.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 27, 2024
Late in the evening on October 19, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 21, 2024
In the evening on October 19. a cougar was seen crossing the driveway of a residence W of the Graham Hall in the Fallentimber area. (info from land owner)
Wolf Sighting – MVC – October 18, 2024
In the morning on October 18, a wolf was seen SW of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 18, 2024
In the very early morning on October 18, a grizzly bear got through the electric fence and destroyed a bee hive NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – October 18, 2024
Bear scat was seen in the Tall Timber RV park on the east edge of Sundre.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 27, 2024
Late in the evening on October 16, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 16, 2024
At noon on October 16, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 15, 2024
In the evening on October 14, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 13, 2024
In the early evening on October 12, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 13, 2024
In the early morning on October 11, 2 grizzly bears were photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 13, 2024
In the very early morning on October 10, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 9, 2024
Just after midnight on the morning of October 9, a cougar was photographed by a security camera at the garage of a residence in the Winchell Lake area. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 10, 2024
In the night on October 8, a grizzly bear broke into a feed shed and ate feed in the Eagle Hill area. In the night on October 9, the bear returned to the feed shed and killed livestock. (info from land owner) Fish & Wildlife have set a trap.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 8, 2024
In the early evening on October 8, a grizzly bear was seen SW of the junction of Highway 22 and Burnstick Lake Road. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 13, 2024
In the early morning on October 8, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – October 9, 2024
In the morning on October 8, a cinnamon coloured bear cub was seen in a pasture near Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 6, 2024
In the evening on October 5, 2 grizzly bears were photographed by a trail camera at bee hives NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner) Electric fencing prevented the bears from accessing the hives.
Cougar Sighting – MVC – October 4, 2024
In the morning on October 4, a cougar was seen crossing the highway near McDougal hall, W of Sundre. (info from motorist)
Bear Sighting – MVC – October 4, 2024
In the night on October 3, a bear raided bee hives between Harmattan and Zella. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 7, 2024
In the afternoon on October 3, footprints of a grizzly bear were seen in the mud along the Clearwater River NE of the Clearwater Trading Post. (info from fisherman)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – October 7, 2024
In the morning on October 2, a large grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 5, 2024
On October 2, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera W of Bearberry. (info from camper)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – October 2, 2024
On September 30, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera SE of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sightings – Rocky View County – October 4, 2024
In the night on September 29, a horse was presumed killed by a grizzly bear SW of Bottrel along Horse Creek Road. (info from land owner) Neighbours also advise that in the evening on October 2, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera in the same area and on the night of Oct 3, a dairy cow was killed.
Bear Sighting – MVC – October 1, 2024
In the past few days, bear scat has been seen on a property in E of Sundre in the Westward Ho area. (info from land owner) Other neighbours have advised seeing a grizzly bear in the area in the past week.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 29, 2024
In the morning on September 29, a grizzly bear with 2 cubs was seen eating in a grain field NW of the Clearwater Trading Post. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – CC – September 27, 2024
In the mid-morning on September 27, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 27, 2024
In the mid-morning on September 27, 2 grizzly bears were seen in a subdivision SE of the Clearwater Trading Post. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – CC – September 27, 2024
In the very early morning on September 27, a bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – September 29, 2024
Just after midnight on September 27, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 28, 2024
Just after sunset on September 26, a bear was seen by the grain bins at a residence in the Westerdale Hall area. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 27, 2024
In the early evening on September 26, a brown coloured bear was seen W of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – Rocky View County – September 26, 2024
A couple of days ago, a grizzly bear with 3 cubs was seen along a road E of Westbrook School. (info from Facebook)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 25, 2024
In the evening on September 24 and again in the very early morning on September 25, a grizzly bear with 3 cubs was seen in a yard SE of Cremona. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 24, 2024
On September 23, footprints of a grizzly bear were seen in the mud E of Bergen. (info from hiker)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 28, 2024
In the evening on September 23, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 24, 2024
In the very early morning on September 23, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 23, 2024
On September 22, a brown coloured bear (species undetermined) was seen just N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 22, 2024
In the night on September 21, a bear damaged a shed and got into livestock feed NE of Dogpound. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 21, 2024
In the evening on September 20, a bear (possibly a grizzly bear) was seen just N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 21, 2024
On September 20, a grizzly bear was seen W of Carlos. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 25, 2024
In the very early morning on September 19, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – September 23, 2024
In the very early morning and again in the evening on September 18, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera in the Camp Kindle area, W of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 18, 2024
In the evening on September 18, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera, S of the junction of Highways 27 & 22. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 18, 2024
Bear scat was seen on the Winchell Lake Road, S of Water Valley. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 18, 2024
In the evening on September 17, a black bear with 2 cubs was seen in a field S of Carlos. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – CC – September 15,2024
Bear scat was seen at the driveway entrance to a residence NW of Garrington Bridge. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – CC – September 14, 2024
In the late evening on September 13, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera E of Red Deer River Ranch on the Coal Camp Road. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 13, 2024
In the evening on September 13, a grizzly bear was seen again in an oat field near a residence W of Cow Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 13, 2024
In the very early morning on September 13, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera on a driveway NE of Crammond. Footprints of a black bear and a grizzly bear were seen in the mud on September 14. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 12, 2024
In the early evening on September 12, a grizzly bear was seen eating the oats in a field near a residence W of Cow Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – CC – September 13, 2024
On September 11, bear scat was seen on a road W of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 11, 2024
In the morning on September 11, a black bear was seen crossing Highway 22 just N of Rocky Mountain House. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 11, 2024
In the very early morning on September 10, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NE of the James River Bridge Store area. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – September 9, 2024
In the morning on September 9, footprints of a black bear were seen at Camp Harmattan.
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – September 8, 2024
In the evening on September 8, a black bear was seen crossing a road NW of Cremona. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 8, 2024
At noon on September 8, a young black bear was seen crossing a road approximately 15 miles NE of Rocky Mountain House. (info from motorist)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 7, 2024
In the early morning on September 7, bear scat was seen on a road NW of Carstairs. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 7, 2024
In the night on September 5, a grizzly destroyed beehives near the Little Red Deer River in the Eagle Hill area. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 6, 2024
On September 5, 3 bears were seen in a field E of Highway 22 in the Dogpound area.
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 5, 2024
In the morning on September 5, fresh bear scat was seen on the driveway of a residence NE of Eagle Hill. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – September 3, 2024
A brown-coloured bear was seen on the driveway of a residence S of Rosewood Resort, S of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – Red Deer County – September 3, 2024
In the afternoon on September 2, a black bear was seen crossing Cottonwood Road, W of Innisfail. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 2, 2024
In the early afternoon on September 2, a black bear with 2 cubs was seen crossing the Coal Camp road E of the Red River Ranch area, W of Sundre. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – September 2, 2024
At dusk on September 1, a black bear with a cub was seen W of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Attack – Rocky View County – September 1, 2024
According to a news report from CBC, in the morning on September 1, a man that was bow hunting was attacked and seriously injured by a grizzly bear sow with cubs in the area N of Highway 567, between Highway 22 and Highway 766.
Update September 5 – Fish & Wildlife are actively working to locate the bear, including setting numerous traps.
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 14, 2024
In the morning on August 31, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – August 31, 2024
Mid-morning on August 31, bear scat was seen on a road NE of Eagle Hill. Possibly black bear scat as a black bear was seen in the area in the past week. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – CC – October 14, 2024
In the early evening on August 30, a cougar with 2 nearly full grown kittens was photographed by a trail camera S of Strubel Lake. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 6, 2024
On August 30, a black bear cub was seen in a ditch near the junction of Highways 22 & 53 – it appeared to be dead. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 30, 2024
In the morning on August 30, a brown-coloured black bear was photographed by a trail camera E of the Bearberry Saloon. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – September 14, 2024
In the early morning on August 29, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Strachan. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – September 3, 2024
On August 28, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera just N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 29, 2024
In the early evening on August 28, a black bear was seen near a residence S of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 28, 2024
There have been sightings of a black bear in the area near Westward Ho Campground. (info from campground)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – August 28, 2024
In the early evening on August 28, a grizzly bear was seen near a residence SW of Caroline. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 28, 2024
On August 28, a black bear was seen near a residence SE of Red Lodge Provincial Park. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 27, 2024
In the morning on August 27, a black bear was seen SE of Eagle Hill. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 29, 2024
In the very early morning on August 26, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – Red Deer County – August 29, 2024
In the very early morning on August 25, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera on the driveway near a residence NE of Red Lodge Provincial Park. The cougar attacked and killed a pet cat. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – August 26, 2024
In the evening on August 24, a cougar was seen in the Bentz Lake Area, W of Sundre. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 24, 2024
In the early evening on August 23, a black bear was seen on the driveway near a residence SE of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – August 26, 2024
In the morning on August 23, a brown-coloured bear was seen W of Bearberry. (info from motorist)
Bear Sighting – MVC – August 24, 2024
On August 23, bear scat was seen in the yard of a residence W of Westcott. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 14, 2024
In the very early morning on August 22, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera N of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 23, 2024
On August 21, a grizzly bear was seen SE of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 22, 2024
In the early morning on August 18, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 20, 2024
In the morning on August 18, 2 grizzly bears were seen crossing a road NW of the junction of Bergen Road & Highway 22. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – September 14, 2024
In the early morning on August 18, a black bear with 1 cub was photographed by a trail camera N of Burnstick Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – August 18, 2024
Bear scat was seen E of River Road, N of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 19, 2024
In the early evening on August 16, a grizzly bear was seen near a residence in the Fallentimber area W of Elkton. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC August 18, 2024
Just before midnight on August 13, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen, (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 12, 2024
In the evening on August 11, a grizzly bear was seen near the junction of Highway 22 and Bergen Road. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – August 10, 2024
In the evening on August 9, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera near a residence SW of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – August 7, 2024
In the evening on August 7, a young grizzly bear was seen in a grain field NE of Water Valley. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – September 15, 2024
Just before midnight on August 6 and in the very early morning on August 7, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail came in the James River area. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – August 6, 2024
In the early evening on August 6, a young grizzly bear was seen N of Highway 584 along Rig Street. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 6, 2024
In the morning on August 6, a black bear was seen along the road SW of Water Valley. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – CC – August 3, 2024
In the evening on August 3, a cougar was seen near a residence S of Strubel Lake. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – August 3, 2024
In the afternoon on August 3, a brown-coloured black bear was seen along the road in the Bentz Lake area, W of Sundre. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – August 2, 2024
In the morning on August 2, a cougar was seen near a residence W of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – Aug 1, 2024
On July 30, a grizzly bear was seen in the Phyllis Lake area. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 31, 2024
In the early morning on July 29, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NE of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 28, 2024
In the early evening on July 27, a black bear was seen near a residence N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – August 10, 2024
In the evening on July 26, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 26, 2024
A grizzly bear was seen in a hayfield east of Highway 22 in the Zella area. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 24, 2024
In the early morning on July 24, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera NE of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 21, 2024
Just after midnight on July 21, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – July 20, 2024
During the night on July 19, a bear got into a chicken coop SW of the junction of Highway 27 & 22. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 19, 2024
In the early afternoon on July 19, a black bear was seen crossing the road SE of Westcott. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 17, 2024
On July 15, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera near a subdivision SW of Sundre.
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 13, 2024
At noon on July 13, a black bear was seen crossing the road in the Fallen Timber area, on the W edge of MVC. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 11, 2024
In the morning on July 11, a black bear was seen crossing the road W of the junction of Bergen Road and Highway 22. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – July 10, 2024
In the evening on July 8, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera on the driveway of a residence NE of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – July 13, 2023
In the late afternoon on July 8, a black bear was seen crossing the road in the Crescent Falls area, W of Nordegg. (info from tourists)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 10, 2024
In the very early morning on July 6, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 7, 2024
In the evening on July 6, a grizzly bear was seen chasing livestock W of the Clearwater Store. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 12, 2024
On July 5, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera W of Winchell Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 5, 2024
In the afternoon on July 4, a grizzly bear was seen along Highway 11 in the Preacher’s Point area. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 21, 2024
Just after midnight on July 3, a young grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera SE of Alhambra. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 5, 2024
In the late afternoon on June 30, a grizzly bear was seen along the Red Deer River, S of the Sundre Airport. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – July 4, 2024
In the early morning hours on July 4, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera N of the Bearberry Saloon. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – July 7, 2024
In the afternoon on July 3, a black bear was photographed by a trail camera NW of Strachan. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – July 2, 2024
In the morning on July 2, a black bear was seen crossing a road NE of the James River Bridge Store. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – July 2, 2024
In the afternoon on July 1, a black bear with a light-coloured cub was seen NE of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 10, 2024
Just after midnight on June 30, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera near a residence NE of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – July 2, 2024
On June 29, a grizzly bear with 2 large cubs was seen in the Baseline Mountain area, W of the Prairie Creek Rec Area. (info from ATV driver)
Bear Sighting – CC – June 27, 2024
In the evening on June 27, a blonde-coloured bear was seen near a residence in the Frisco area N of Rocky Mountain House. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 28, 2024
In the evening on June 26, a black bear was seen near a residence SW of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 26, 2024
In the evening on June 26, a black bear was seen along Highway 11 W of Harlech. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – June 27, 2024
In the very early morning on June 26, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 26, 2024
In the past 2 days, a black bear has been seen in a campground in the Abraham Slabs area. (info from camper)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – June 26, 2024
In the morning on June 25, a cougar attacked a dog in a subdivision W of Sundre on the Coal Camp Road. The cougar was scared away and the dog survived. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – June 23, 2024
Just before midnight on June 22, a smaller grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 21, 2024
In the very early morning on June 21, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera SW of Cow Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – June 23, 2024
Just after midnight on June 18, a larger grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – June 23, 2024
Just before midnight on June 17, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 28, 2024
In the evening on June 17, a black bear was seen near a residence SW of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – June 17, 2024
In the evening on June 17, a grizzly bear with 2 cubs was seen crossing a pasture S of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 18, 2024
In the afternoon on June 17, a grizzly bear was seen eating dandelions along Highway 11 near the Preachers Point Staging area. (info from camper)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 16, 2024
In the morning on June 16, a black bear was seen crossing a road S of Winchell Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 15, 2024
Just after Noon on June 15, a grizzly bear was seen along Highway 11 in the Wild Horse Creek area. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 15, 2024
In the late morning on June 15, a grizzly bear with 2 cubs were seen at a residence W of the Clearwater Store. The bear was attempting to get at chickens – but was scared away by the use of bear bangers. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 9, 2024
In the afternoon on June 8, a black bear was seen near the Cline River Waste Station. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – June 9, 2024
In the early evening on June 7, a cougar with 2 kittens was photographed by a trail camera S of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 7, 2024
In the morning on June 7, a black bear was seen along a creek E of Bearberry. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 7, 2024
In the afternoon on June 6, a black bear with a cub was seen crossing Highway 11 in the Jackfish Lake area. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 6, 2024
On June 6, a black bear was seen eating bird seed from a feeder at a residence E of Cow Lake. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 5, 2024
In the afternoon on June 4, a black bear was seen crossing the road W of Water Valley. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 5, 2024
In the morning on June 4, a black bear was seen along Highway 11 near the Bighorn Service Station. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 4, 2024
On June 3, a grizzly bear was seen in a campsite in the Allstones area along Abraham Lake. (info from camper)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – June 4, 2024
At noon on June 3, a black bear was seen along Highway 11 in the Wild Horse Creek area. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 4, 2024
In the morning on June 3, 2 adult grizzly bears were seen along Highway 11 in the Wild Horse Creek area. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 2, 2024
In the early evening on June 2, a light-coloured grizzly bear was seen eating grass along Highway 11 in the Abraham Lake area. (info from motorist)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – June 2, 2024
On June 2, a black bear was seen E of Bearberry. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – June 7, 2024
On May 30, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera in the James River Retreat area. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – May 30, 2024
In the morning on May 30 a brown-coloured black bear was seen near a campsite N of the Bighorn Dam at Abraham Lake. (info from camper)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – May 28, 2024
In the evening on May 28, a cougar was seen crossing a road S of Water Valley (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – May 28, 2024
Just after noon on May 28, a light-coloured grizzly bear was seen in the Bentz Lake area, N of Highway 584. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – May 25, 2024
In the morning on May 25, a light-coloured grizzly bear was seen SE of Bearberry. (info from hiker)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – May 24, 2024
In the early evening on May 23, a brown-coloured black bear was seen crossing the road W of Big Prairie Hall. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – Rocky View County – May 20, 2024
In the very early morning on May 20, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera near a residence W of Dartique Hall. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 24, 2024
In the morning on May 19, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera S of Strubel Lake. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – May 17, 2024
In the early evening on May 17, a black bear was seen NW of Sundre. (info from motorist)
Bear Sighting – MVC – May 17, 2024
In the morning on May 15, a bear was photographed by a doorbell camera at a residence N of Water Valley. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – CC – May 17, 2024
In the night on May 15, a bear was photographed by a camera near a residence S of Strubel Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – May 12, 2024
In the afternoon on May 12, a young, blonde-coloured grizzly bear was seen SE of Bearberry. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – May 11, 2024
In the evening on May 10, a grizzly bear was seen at a farm on the W side of Cow Lake. (info from land owner)
Bear Sightings – MVC – May 10, 2024
On May 10, there were 3 bear sightings reported in a subdivision N of Winchell Lake. (info from land owners)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – May 10, 2024
In the very early hours of May 9, a grizzly bear sow with 3 cubs was photographed by a trail camera in the Everdell area, W of Highway 22. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – June 1, 2024
In the very early morning on May 8, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera near a residence in the Red Deer River Ranch area, W of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – CC – May 12, 2024
Just after midnight on May 8, a bear was photographed by a trail camera NE of Crammond. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – May 7, 2024
On May 4, a cougar was seen along Bearberry Creek W of Sundre. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – CC – May 5, 2024
In the late afternoon on May 4, a black bear was seen crossing North Fork Road, E of the North Ram River PRA. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – May 4, 2024
In the early evening on May 3, a grizzly bear was seen eating and crossing Highway 11 near Landslide Lake trail head. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – April 28, 2024
A grizzly bear was seen in the yard and with the cattle on a farm in the Alhambra area. (info from land owner)
Black Bear Sighting – MVC – April 26, 2024
In the afternoon on April 25, a black bear was seen crossing s field near a residence SW of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – April 24, 2024
In the morning on April 23, footprints of a grizzly bear were seen in the snow and the mud SW of Bergen. (info from field worker)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – April 26, 2024
In the evening on April 22, a grizzly bear was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – April 21, 2024
A cougar killed wildlife on a property N of Winchell Lake. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – April 20, 2024
In the early afternoon on April 20, a grizzly bear with a cub was seen S of Highway 11 near Louis Lake, W of Rocky Mountain House. (info from motorist)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – April 11, 2024
On April 10, a grizzly bear was seen in the Frisco area N of Rocky Mountain House. (info from land owner)
Grizzly Bear Sighting – CC – April 11, 2024
In the early evening on April 8, a grizzly bear was seen in a hay field in the Frisco area N of Rocky Mountain House. (info from land owner).
Grizzly Bear Sighting – MVC – April 1, 2024
In the afternoon on April 1, footprints of a grizzly bear were seen in the snow E of Winchell Lake. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – RockyView County – March 28, 2024
In the evening on March 28, a cougar was seen W of Horse Creek Road, SW of Bottrel. (info from motorist)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – April 1, 2024
In the afternoon on March 20, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera E of Bergen. (info from land owner)
Cougar Sighting – MVC – February 28, 2024
In the evening on February 26, a cougar was photographed by a trail camera SW of the junction of the James River & Red Deer River. (info from land owner)
Bear Sighting – MVC – Feb 22, 2024
Footprints of a bear were seen in the snow along the Red Deer River SW of Sundre. (info from land owner).
If the presence of a bear or other wildlife is a human safety concern or causing damage to property or livestock,
call Fish & Wildlife for assistance at 1-800-642-3800 (24 hour, toll-free Report A Poacher line)
If the situation is a public safety emergency, call 9-1-1
Report a sighting
When MVBS began, county residents wanted a means to let one another know where and when they saw bears even if the bears were not causing a conflict. We developed our website to meet that request.
So if you see a bear, please send us an email to sightings@mountainviewbearsmart.com and we will post it to the website and include it in our weekly bear activity report. Use the subject line “Bear Sighting” and include as much of the following information as you can:
- your name and contact information
- species sighted – grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf, etc (photos welcome)
- date, time and place of the sighting (include legal land location or GPS coordinates)
- the number of animals seen – male or female; with or without cubs
- is the site residential, rural, acreage, urban, industrial facility, etc
- what the animal was doing at the time – passing through, eating, into the garbage, etc
- was the animal close to a house, barn, livestock, pets, etc
(PERSONAL INFORMATION & LAND LOCATION IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL & NOT POSTED TO THE WEBSITE)
Please feel free to email MVBS at sightings@mountainviewbearsmart.com if you need help to identify bear species from photographs, to identify paw prints, scat, etc and to answer any questions on wildlife biology and management.
Get the report emailed to you
To get the weekly Bear Activity Report (It’s FREE) simply send us an email to info@mountainviewbearsmart.com and tell us the email address you want to have the report sent to. We do not SPAM, your email will be used for the report only.