A Grizzly Bear forages for food along Hwy 40 in Kananaskis Country Alberta where recently a Grizzly was killed when struck by a motorcycle. (CP PHOTO/Mike Sturk)

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(Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, Alta _ Oct. 12, 2016 _ During a snowy mid_October day, two grizzlies take turns scratching various itches on a spruce tree in Kananaskis Country west of Longview, Alta.(Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, Alta - Oct. 12, 2016 - During a snowy mid-October day, two grizzlies take turns scratching various itches on a spruce tree in Kananaskis Country west of Longview, Alta.(Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, Alta _ Oct. 12, 2016 _ During a snowy mid_October day, two grizzlies take turns scratching various itches on a spruce tree in Kananaskis Country west of Longview, Alta.(Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets move along a hillside after eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopening after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - Two of the young grizzlies stand up to get a better look at their mother who’s on the highway. The sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - Two of the triplets play fight as the mother and third young bear continue eating. A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - Two of the triplets play fight as the mother and third young bear continue eating. A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - One of the triplet grizzlies finds a tree to explore while the others eat dandelions. A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)

Kananaskis Country, west of Longview, Alta - June 15, 2021 - A grizzly sow and her second-year triplets were in a field eating dandelions on the first day Highway 40 reopens after being closed from Dec. 15 to June 15 to protect wildlife. On this year’s re-opening, Kananaskis Country visitors will need to purchase annual conservation pass available on a daily ($15) or annual ($90) basis. (Mike Sturk photo)