Brent Watson
04-12-2009, 12:17 PM
The Willmore Wilderness Foundation conducted a survey in 2008 of grizzly bear sightings and surprise, surprise, their numbers were much higher than the select scientific community were coming up with. The survey results have been forwarded to government for their reaction.
The WWF is once again doing this survey in 2009. The ABA has committed to helping them garner this valuable information. If you see a grizzly bear, document the following:
-Where the bear was sighted. What were the landmarks?
- Number of bear (s)
- colour of bear (s)
- activities of bruin
- GPS coordinate if possible
- was there a collar or ear tag?
- Collect DNA sample (after people have been trained.)
- Please provide pictures if possible
- Send data to info@willmorewilderness.com
- please provide your name and contact information.
BUT do NOT put yourself or the bear in jeopardy just to get the information. Get as much as you can but stay safe – for your sake and the bear’s!!
The WWF is once again doing this survey in 2009. The ABA has committed to helping them garner this valuable information. If you see a grizzly bear, document the following:
-Where the bear was sighted. What were the landmarks?
- Number of bear (s)
- colour of bear (s)
- activities of bruin
- GPS coordinate if possible
- was there a collar or ear tag?
- Collect DNA sample (after people have been trained.)
- Please provide pictures if possible
- Send data to info@willmorewilderness.com
- please provide your name and contact information.
BUT do NOT put yourself or the bear in jeopardy just to get the information. Get as much as you can but stay safe – for your sake and the bear’s!!