Bears also need their space

The death of Bear 148 at the hands of a trophy hunter is senseless and tragic beyond words.

I feel maybe we all hold some responsibility in this sad outcome due to the fact she had to be translocated out of her original home in the Banff-Canmore-Bow Valley area. We have to stop our “I want” entitled attitude of I want to have access at all times to my trails, I want my dog to always run off-leash, I want development with little or no regard to the wildlife.

Bear 148 is sadly gone forever. Please show respect when trails are closed for bears to feed on berries. They need their space also.

We need to share this valuable environment before it is too late for our grizzly bear population and all wildlife, for that matter.

Otherwise we will all lose. Liane Thiessen, Edmonton