Resurgence of Grizzly Bears in the U.S.: A 2020 Overview
In a compelling segment from 2020, Bill Whitaker takes viewers on a journey through the remarkable resurgence of grizzly bears in the United States, a species that once teetered on the brink of extinction. This episode of “60 Minutes” delves into the factors contributing to their recovery, exploring conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and the challenges these majestic creatures face in a changing environment.
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Nope. can not support this!
Love them 🐻🐻🐻 bears were there longer then us humans
I can remember an interview with some Federal employee, possibly on 60 minutes, about Grizzlies. He pointed out people in New York City are making policies about bear management. Paraphrasing, he said if Grizzlies were roaming Central Park these people might have a different opinion about how to manage them.
Need to start a hound hunting season, keeps them in check, and less bold around humans.
Fished hunted lived in AK and MT for 25 years I’ve seen them at distances no encounters Thank god Always kept my head on a swivel 😎🍻
Not specifically about bear but what stinks (IMO) are the people who purposely put food out for the deer or the raccoons or elk or (insert animal here). They like to watch the animals and give them names. They desensitize the animals towards humans. Then when the animals become problematic F&G have to euthanize the animal. When you encourage that kind of friendly behavior you’re signing that animal’s death warrant. ‘But that’s Sweetie – she’s our friend!’. No – she’s a wild animal that needs to remain in the wild.
That wire snare trap is cruel. That trap and those leg hold traps need to be destroyed and banned. These are barbaric. Stop the building, we dont need more idiot humans taking up more space especially away frpm the animals. Humans don't belong in these wild animals hanitats. Leave that land to the animals. Humans you need to leave, you are invading their home.
😢😢😢 bear didn't do a thing~step in humans~ its all over. Bout the same for wolves.!! Where i live its river otters, owls, egrets, turtles, deer! List to long😢 wild life here is decimated!!
Humans got what they wanted
“Drake beat Kendrick, but nobody’s better than Nickelback.” -Bari Weiss
Grizzlies don’t get to 1,000 lb. You meant to say brown bears of Alaska.
Poor bear 😢
Would it really be so bad to be able the walk in the forest without having to worry about being eaten by one of these monsters?
"I was intruding." What a pitiful attitude. That's not the attitude that built America.
Never hike where they live never come face to face with one. Some ppl are just way too arrogant and think they belong anywhere. There is way to many ppl trying to cohabitate with deadly wildlife. So you don’t get to see some sights—so what?
Poor bear.
Humans are the most invasive species, causing animal extinctions out of fear.
The bears like beef… Who can blame them?
Honcho wildlifer=DEI making horrible decisions that negatively impact all of us
If the fish and wildlife had to euthanize 50 bear, that right there tells me there's too many, and it's time to delist and prune a few more. Ranchers should be able to use lethal force to protect their livestock and properties.
If you don't believe that grizzlies or other predators should delisted so be it, but what drives me crazy is people who have no skin in the game trying to tell people that do what to do. If you live in New York City you don't really have a say
Yes, I have been face-to-face with the grizzly. It’s quite exhilarating more than once.
I'm glad people love bears. I love them, too, but from a distance. I think I'll just stay down south, and if Grizzlies ever come south, I'll be getting on a boat.
They so wrong killing there habitat
Ughhhh hunt for fun!!!!! 😡😡😡
hopefully they dont bring them back to california
All animals (including Grizzly bears) are fascinating creatures. If anyone would like an interesting read…….look through some of the passages written about Grizzlies from the journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition! I won't ruin it by telling everyone but, it's entertaining!
My life going to make a great 60 minute but I wont see it
That's a little one some of the black bears in California are over 500 pounds.
The guy who used to crawl into the lair and attach a collar while they hibernate had a real set of balls.
Be careful out there boys.
My favorite part of living in Montana is seeing a grizzly bear… it's so awesome every single time.
US has excellent hunting culture
The wildlife biologist has the right mindset. Protect/conserve grizzlies, just not at the expense of human safety.
Quit building where bears live. Not the bears fault people move near by.
Dumb just creating issues..you can’t have 3-900 lbs killers living around people
Like Grizzlie Bears but hate Bari Weiss.
60 minutes was alway's a news program that you could get the truth & facts . Now they are sold out to Trump . I have lived in Montana all my life seventy four years, & have had encounters with black bears but not Griz ,i hope they live, long after i do.
Maybe it's enough if they're just in Alaska
There’s WAY TOO MANY grizz now! We need tags to bring the numbers DOWN!
Ever since 2022 the grizz attacks have accelerated every year and earlier in the year. Gotta thin em out a bit!
Why doesn't someone just go talk to the Grizzlies and explain to them that they need to stay away from people? I'm sure they would be willing to work something out.
I’m for the bears
Send them to California. Not euthanized them.