Bold wolf prompts tent camping ban in Banff National Park

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More than 200 campers staying in tents had to be relocated from Two Jack Main and Lakeside campgrounds in Banff National Park due to the bold behaviour of a wolf.


A female yearling wolf from the Bow Valley pack has been entering campgrounds looking for food over the last several days and nights, said Greg Danchuk, manager of visitor experience for Banff National Park.


"She's moving from campsite to campsite, sniffing at and pawing at fire pits, under tables, anything that she can come to," he said.


"Even Rubbermaid bins people might have something in, which could be food that is not supposed to be left out. When our wildlife experts are trying to adversely condition her, she doesn't seem to be very fazed by that, chalk balls and noise and these kinds of things."

UPDATE:

Parks Canada officials have killed a wolf that was repeatedly exhibiting bold behaviour around human beings after becoming habituated to food left out at Banff campgrounds in violation of national park rules.


"This wolf did not respond to aversive conditioning and continued to return to campsites after being repeatedly hazed," Parks Canada said in a release.


"This action was taken after serious consideration. This was a very difficult decision for Parks Canada staff, who work so hard to protect these animals, but in the end, it was a necessary action to ensure the visitor safety."

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