 ALBERTA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION
August 2008
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ATA: TRAPPER EDUCATION NEWSLETTER -
October
2008 |
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Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska
PDF File:244 kb
Attached is a
present comprehensive look at a sample of bear spray
incidents that occurred in Alaska, USA, from 1985 to
2006. We analyzed 83 bear spray incidents
involving brown bears (Ursus arctos; 61 cases,
74%) black bears (Ursus americanus; 20 cases,
24%), and polar bears (Urus maritimus; 2
cases, 2%). Of the 72 cases where persons
sprayed bears to defend themselves, 50 (69%)
involved brown bears, 20 90% for black bears, and
100% for polar bears. Of all persons carrying
sprays, 98% were uninjured by bears in close-range
encounters. All bear inflicted injuries
(n=3) associated with defensive spraying
involved brown bears and wee relatively minor (i.e.,
no hospitalization required). In 7% (5 of 71)
of bear spray incidents, wind was reported to have
interfered with spray accuracy, although it reached
the bear in all cases. In 14% (10 -71)of bear
spray incidents, users reported the spray having had
negative side effects upon themselves, ranging from
minor irritation (11% 8 of 71) to near
incapacitation (3%, 2 of 71). Bear spray represents
an effective alternative to lethal force and should
be considered as an option for personal safety for
those recreating and working in bear country.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
72(3):640-645:2008 |
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SPOT Rescue
in the Mountains
October 7,
2008 PDF File:73 kb |
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2008 Fall Wolf & Snare Course Schedule
October 7, 2008 PDF File: 128 kb |
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*Don’t forget Open house October 24th
Westlock,
Alberta
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When His Family has
Eaten the Beaver Meat ... Should He Throw
Away the Fur?
PDF
File: National Post Advert Mar 20, 2008
205 KB April
7, 2008
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February
16 - 18
Wolf
Harvesting School at Sheep Creek
Back Country Lodge
(limited to 12 students)
Requirements:
Bring your own
snowmobile, sleeping bags, snack food, beverages &
good attitude
Schedule
Friday:
Meal & BS
Session
Saturday:
7:00 am Breakfast
Classroom
Techniques in AM
Lunch to Follow
Field Practice in
Afternoon
Supper & Discussion
Sunday:
Breakfast & Departure
Cost $150 per student
Price includes:
course,
lodging & meals
Instructors:
Gordy Klassen &
Brian Bildson
For more information and to
register
info@albertatrappers.com
Info on
Sheep Creek Lodge
www.wheepcreek.net
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ATA
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
The only fund-raiser of the year has begun and the
Raffle Tickets are available!
The Raffle Tickets are for:
Caribou Hunt #1: Tickets $10.00 each
Caribou Hunt
#2:
Tickets
$10.00 each
Wall Tent Raffle: Tickets $ 5.00 each
If you
are interested in selling tickets call Linda at the
ATA – 780-349-6626.
If you would like to buy a
ticket or two for yourself or as a gift
they are available at the ATA store in Westlock or
from any of the ATA Directors or Local Presidents &
Secretaries.
For more information
info@albertatrappers.com
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ATA: TRAPPER EDUCATION NEWSLETTER -
February 2007 |
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2005 Winter Edition of
the Fur Institute of Canada's on-line version of
Communiqué
http://www.fur.ca/news/index-e.asp
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WILDLIFE
MINISTERS SHOW STRONG SUPPORT
October
6, 2004 PDF
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NATIONAL
TRAINING TRAINING CURRICULUM GUIDELINES DEVELOPED
September 28, 2004 PDF File: 30 KB |
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