Grizzly Bear Defenders of Wildlife

Grizzly bears were once numerous, ranging across North America from California to the Great Plains, and from Mexico all the way up into Alaska. As with many species, westward expansion, human transformation of the landscape, and fear led to near-eradication of grizzly bears in the continental United States. When the grizzly bear was listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1975, the grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states was down to less than 1000 bears. Grizzly bears still occupy less than 2% of their former range in the lower 48, in 5 of 6 grizzly bear recovery areas.

Got Bears? Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Coexisting with Grizzly Bears

Coexisting with Grizzly Bears

Grizzly Bear Defenders of Wildlife

Grizzly Bear Defenders of Wildlife

Grizzly bear population has grown, so have conflicts, News

Conservation Successes: Grizzly Bear Edition — The Call to Conserve

Grizzly delisting moves forward

Conservation Successes: Grizzly Bear Edition — The Call to Conserve

Wyoming Votes to Allow First Grizzly Bear Hunt in 40 Years - EcoWatch

US Fish and Wildlife Service Begins Status Review of Grizzly Bears - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Grizzly reintroduction eyed for Northern Cascades; Montana's success provides guide