Looking forward to tonight's #ParkChat! Can't wait to hear/see about all your wildlife interactions.

Q1: Let's kick things off with wildlife in general. What is your favourite species to see in the wild? What makes it so special? #ParkChat

Q2: Wild animals can be very elusive. What species is still on your bucket list to see in the wild? #ParkChat

Q3: One of the 7 Leave No Trace principles is ‘Respect Wildlife’. Do you know any of the LNT-specific recommendations that would help you adhere to this principle? #ParkChat

Q4: Wildlife safety can be species-specific, but what are some general practices you follow to avoid unwanted encounters? #ParkChat

Q5: Every summer here in Alberta bears have a tendency to make headlines. What are your tried and true bear safety tactics? #ParkChat

Q6: Rutting season just started here in Alberta making ungulates (elk and moose in particular) more aggressive. What are some things we can do to avoid potentially dangerous encounters with those animals? #ParkChat

Q7: There is plenty of merchandise marketed towards outdoor enthusiasts to aid in wildlife safety. Do you use any specific equipment/gear to help you avoid wild animals? #ParkChat

Q8: Let's debunk some popular myths surrounding wildlife. Do you know any common wildlife-specific myths that simply aren't true? #ParkChat

Q9: Large animals (bears, moose, cougars, wolves) tend to garner most of the attention, but smaller species have the potential to be more dangerous and therefore command respect. What are the small but mighty critters in your area that you need to watch out for? #ParkChat

Q10: The more time you spend outdoors the more likely you are to encounter a wild animal. Let’s hear your most memorable/scary/funny stories that involve wildlife. #ParkChat

Thanks for having me back. I really enjoyed tonight's chat. Thank you all for sharing your photos, stories, and insites. Enjoy the autumn season! #ParkChat

(1/6) Albertans in the Madden area are urged to stay vigilant following a recent grizzly bear attack that left an individual seriously injured.

Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself rmoutlook.com/beyond-local/b…

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A nice-sized Cougar doing a pretty good job of keeping its paws dry as it crosses the cutline. #TrailCam #Cougar #BigCat #MountainLion #Wildlife #Alberta #MoultrieCam

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A coyote stops to quench its thirst at this large mud puddle before continuing on its way. #TrailCam #Coyote #SongDog #Wildlife #Alberta #WildDog #CameraTrap #MoultrieCam