Parks Canada is intensifying its efforts to collar and monitor grizzly bears in Banff National Park to support evidence-based wildlife management. This spring, the agency captured three adult male grizzlies, including one known as The Boss, who removed his collar shortly after being fitted. The collaring initiative is part of the park's grizzly bear habitat security model, aimed at understanding habitat suitability and mitigating human disturbances. Grizzly bears are listed as a species of special concern federally and threatened in Alberta, with a noted increase in the bear population from 64 to 71 over recent years. However, a significant decline in bears near human infrastructure, attributed to vehicle collisions and human displacement, underscores the need for effective habitat management. Parks Canada is also concerned about the presence of grizzlies in high human-use areas, prompting potential temporary closures for public safety during collaring activities.