Lacombe County is home to a diverse range of wildlife species. While there are many benefits to living near wild animals, it is important to know how to co-exist with wildlife to minimize conflict and ensure the safety of residents, pets, livestock, and wildlife alike.
Common Wildlife
In most of the County, residents share their neighbourhoods with whitetail and mule deer, moose, elk, raccoons, skunks, badgers, lynx, bobcat, fox, rabbits, bats, coyotes, and birds of prey. In some areas, residents may encounter cougars or bears.
Preventing Problems with Wildlife
Often the best way to prevent problems with wildlife is for residents to make small changes to their property and actions. For example, removing sources of food, water, and shelter will encourage animals to go elsewhere.
Avoid attracting wildlife by:
- Ensuring the property is properly fenced.
- Removing food sources by securing garbage, feed and pet food (including bird feeders) inside the home or in a sealed container.
- Eliminating locations for homes and hideouts by keeping your yard clean of debris at all times and, by regularly maintaining and inspecting the property and its structures
If you are experiencing problems with wildlife, please contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife
at 403-755-6150.
