BEAR AVOIDANCE & AWARENESS

Bear Awareness and Avoidance Course is to help reduce incidents of bear-human conflict through education, innovation and cooperation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Bear Awareness and Avoidance Course is a one-day program designed to train the students with the most current information on bear avoidance to all members of the public and industry alike. Being Bear Aware is a necessary attitude for those who travel in wilderness. Whether you work or play in bear country, it is a good idea to attend a bear awareness and avoidance course. Learn about bears, learn to appreciate and respect them, so that you can camp and hike safely and add to your pleasures in bear country.

CONTENT

• Distinguishing between types of bears and their mobility as well as their diet, distribution and annual cycle.
• Provides and in-depth look at available deterrents (bear pistols, sprays and noisemakers) and applicable legislations.
• Class discussion so students can learn from the knowledge and experience of others.
  Provides guidance for pre-planning before you enter bear country and on-site situations.

PROGRAM LENGTH

• Hours in Class: 5 - 8 approx
• Class Size: max 20 per day
• Certification: 3 years from date of issue

TARGET GROUP / PARTICIPANTS

Oil and gas employees, foresters, emergency medical technicians, adventure travel companies, seismic and survey crews, ranchers, police and recreational users. Which means our instructors can bring the course to you and your site.

DATES

Edmonton course's are offered every month all year round. You also have choices to pick another date or location within Alberta or Western Canada. If there is date you wish give us a call. Short notice courses can usually be arranged.
EQUIPMENT/LODGING ETC.
We can arrange hotels, meals, etc at your request.