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Human-Bear Interactions in National Parks
35:47 - 41:53 (06:06)
In Yosemite National Park, bears started showing up in meadows looking for natural foods in the 80s, leading to bear jams and incidents of people feeding the bears. Bear management technicians responded by hazing the bears aggressively and educating the public about the dangers of feeding them.
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In the 80s, bear jams became increasingly common as bears started showing up in meadows looking for natural foods.
35:47 - 37:26 (01:39)
Summary
In the 80s, bear jams became increasingly common as bears started showing up in meadows looking for natural foods. With the establishment of a plan in 1983, efforts were made to manage for bears and maintain their wild state.
ChapterHuman-Bear Interactions in National Parks
Episode142: Tooth and Claw: Bears in Yellowstone ft. National Park After Dark
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A bear management technician explains how hazing is used to establish a negative relationship between bears and humans in order to prevent conflict.
37:26 - 41:53 (04:26)
Summary
A bear management technician explains how hazing is used to establish a negative relationship between bears and humans in order to prevent conflict. Hazing is used when a bear is too close to people or is displaying behavior that could lead to a conflict.