Members of our community have seen a cougar around Birch Bay.
While the presence of a cougar is a sign of a healthy eco system and a healthy deer population, it is also very much a concern.
Suggested precautions from Alberta Environment & Sustainable Development include:
- Carry bear spray. Be prepared to use it to defend yourself if a cougar approaches within 12 metres (40 feet – equivalent to a bus length).
- Keep children close. Never let them play outside unsupervised, near forested areas or at dusk or dawn.
- Always walk your dog on a leash.
For more information about Cougars check out the Alberta Environment & Sustainable Development page.