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Grizzly bear killings have spiked through provincial program; government says recovery still priority
The number of grizzly bears shot by hunters through Alberta’s Wildlife Management Responder Network has surged over the past few months, with 14 bears killed since the program’s inception. The provincial government says its recovery strategy is continuing to meet goals, while experts say the numbers reflect the challenges of coexisting with southwestern Alberta’s large bear population.
