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Parks Canada announced that the very first bear sighting of Spring 2023 has been confirmed. 📣 Parks Canada has received the first confirmed bear sighting of the Spring! 🐻 🌼 Bears call Banff National Park home, and it’s essential to always remain #BearAware! When visiting bear country, here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/1yzS9psksg pic.twitter.com/HfHma3ImFY — Banff National Park, Parks Canada (@BanffNP) March 27, 2023 Like many of us, bears have spent the frigid winter months in hibernation, but now with Spring here, the majestic animals are waking from their slumber and venturing out for some much-needed grub. Parks Canada is reminding hikers and adventures alike to be vigilant and reminding everyone that the best way is to avoid an encounter. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dai-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1642457838145-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1642457838145]) s.setTargeting('story_id', 'spring-is-in-the-air-so-beware-of-the-bear'); s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); According to the Parks Canada website, bears are extremely sensitive to the stress of human activity. You can help protect these animals by avoiding encounters with them. Other recommendations include: Make noise! Let bears know you're there. Call out, clap, sing or talk loudly especially near streams, dense vegetation and berry patches, on windy days, and in areas of low visibility. Bear bells are not enough. Watch for the fresh bear sign. Tracks, droppings, diggings, torn-up logs and turned-over rocks are all signs that a bear has been in the area. Leave the area if the signs are fresh. Keep your dog on a leash at all times or leave it at home. Dogs can provoke defensive behaviour in bears. Larger-size groups are less likely to have a serious bear encounter. We recommend hiking in a tigh