Exposed Wildlife Conservancy, in collaboration with the Grizzly Bear Foundation and Alberta Wilderness Association, have launched a campaign calling on the Government of Alberta to maintain the current closure of the provincial grizzly bear hunt after recent public statements from the Minister of Forestry and Parks indicating that reopening Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt is under consideration to address human-bear conflict.
With no current population data and no credible evidence that hunting reduces human-wildlife conflict, there is no clear scientific basis for reinstating the hunt of a threatened species.
We urge the Government of Alberta to prioritize a credible, evidence-based approach to wildlife governance. You can read more about the campaign in our official opening statement and the joint letter sent to the government from EWC, Alberta Wilderness Association, and the Grizzly Bear Foundation.
Your voice matters at this critical time. You can let the government of Alberta know that you support the maintained closure of the grizzly bear hunt.
We are asking the public to show their support for Alberta’s grizzly bears and sign their name to a series of three letters to be sent to the province.
A Call for Responsible Leadership on Grizzly Bears: A Threatened Species Should Not Be Hunted
Send LetterRelease date: June 5th / A Call to Prioritize Non-Lethal Wildlife Management Practices
Coming June 5thRelease date: July 28th / A Call to Recognize the Sustained and Significant Economic Value of Living Grizzly Bears
Coming July 28thGrizzly bears are already extirpated (locally extinct) in the prairie regions of Alberta and remain listed as a Threatened species under Alberta’s Wildlife Act, a designation that comes with both a legal and ethical responsibility from the Province to prioritize their recovery and long-term survival.
Official Statement: Part 1Sign the LetterLethal measures do not address the root causes of human-bear conflict, and decisions affecting a threatened species should not be framed in a way that amplifies fear or positions hunting as a primary public safety tool. We’re urging the government to prioritize proven non-lethal coexistence measures.
Coming June 5th, 2026Beyond ecological benefits, thriving wildlife populations contribute significantly to Alberta’s non-consumptive tourism economy. Nature-based tourism depends on intact ecosystems and healthy predator populations, generating long-term value while supporting Alberta’s global reputation as a premier wildlife destination.
Coming July 28th, 2026