Black Bear Euthanized in Calgary After Becoming Food-Conditioned

Officials determined euthanasia was necessary due to the bear's habituation to unsecured garbage and compost in a residential area.

The black bear was captured and euthanized in the Woodlands neighborhood near Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services stated the bear was 'food-conditioned,' having fed from unsecured compost and garbage bins.
Relocation was deemed unsuitable as sub-adult bears struggle to survive in unfamiliar areas without established denning sites.
Residents had reported sightings of the bear over several weeks, prompting officials to set traps and post warning signs.
Authorities urge Albertans to secure trash and compost to prevent attracting wildlife and reduce human-animal conflicts.