Lethal black bear control in British Columbia does not prevent long-term human-bear conflict, study says.

A study by the University of Victoria and UBC found that lethal control of black bears in British Columbia does not lead to long-term decreases in human-bear conflict. While conflicts briefly declined, they eventually rebounded. The research identifies human food availability and natural food shortages, worsened by climate change, as key conflict drivers. The authors advocate for non-lethal measures and better management of human and environmental factors instead.

October 24, 2024
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