Bears

Learn about the bears.

Click on the species to learn about where they live, the ecological roles they play, and more.

People and Carnivores is helping communities take proactive steps to prevent human-bear conflicts.

Looking for more on preventing conflicts with bears?

  • Educational Materials

    We’ve created a suite of kits and handouts to make sharing conflict-prevention and safety information easier.

  • The Tools We Use

    To prevent conflicts with grizzly and black bears, we focus on keeping them out of garbage, backyard attractants, crops, and livestock with a variety of tools.

  • Research and Manuals

    We’ve put together a guide of best practices, compiled a literature reference, and more to share our knowledge on applying conflict prevention methods and tools.