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.

Coexisting with Grizzly Bears

Wildlife Advocates Applaud Restart of Process to Potentially Return Grizzly Bears to North Cascades - Conservation Northwest

Grizzly Bear Conservation in BC

Grizzlies Are Increasing in Numbers. Learning to Live With Them. - The New York Times

Bear Awareness and Electric Fencing Workshop with Defenders of Wildlife

Missoula lagging, but funding for bear-smart projects available

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

Grizzly bear, Weight, Habitat, & Facts

Coexisting with Grizzly Bears

$40,000 Reward Offered Over Illegal Shooting of Mother Grizzly Bear in Idaho - Center for Biological Diversity