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Wardens say they are noticing an increase in the number of visitors feeding wildlife such as bears and wolves in the mountain parks.

The activity, which is illegal, is likely one of the factors that led to a wolf becoming aggressive around campers in the Tunnel Mountain campground in Banff National Park earlier this month.

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It’s also being noticed along roadsides such as the Bow Valley Parkway, Highway 93 South and Highway 93 North in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks and led to a no-stopping zone in one area after at least two motorists fed bears out of their vehicles.

“We’ve had 11 (complaints) filed,” said Jim Mamalis, park warden supervisor for the Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay field unit. “There’s only one solid charge so far.”

A fine of $115 was issued to a motorist for throwing food out of their window at a bear foraging along Highway 93 South.

Mamalis said they are still investigating a couple other illegal feeding incidents — although some take a little longer because they have to go through a car rental company to gather information.