If we consider that YNP officials have stated that bear population density in the greater Yellowstone area has been self-maintained at what they consider to be at capacity for many years, and the NPS is not opposed to FWS delisting grizzly bears, that should indicate to all concerned that delisting and allowing controlled depredation can be a viable solution to preventing future problems for both, people and bears.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearesa.htm

That statement is more nonsense than the idea of someone harvesting a bear ONLY for the hide/skull trophy.

“Rogue bears”????
really?

“Hey, Mama Bear, protecting your cubs from the intruding hiker, you sure are a ROGUE bear for doing what you supposed to do.”
Death by hunting to you, Mama Bear!

And death to Papa Bear too for snacking on that morsel lamb!
“Dilly, Dilly!” shouted the crowd.

Sounds like Dr. Patrick hates bears for “being bears” and that is an acceptable reason to kill one!

I am proud to carry a hunting and fishing permit although I do neither. That is my contribution to support the F&G and their conservation and wildlife management efforts.

My advice to those who oppose the grizzly hunt is to buy a hunting and/or fishing license, write to the F&G, including you permit number and say you oppose the proposed grizzly hunt. The vast majority of the budget for F&G is from the sales of permits, tags, and federal taxes on hunting and fishing gear. There is no such permit for who watch wildlife nor are there Idaho taxes going to F&G, so it is hard to fault to the F&G when their policies tend to reflect the interests of those who fund their department.

This is not unique to F&G, what politician does not accept campaign funds from those with special interests? both sides of the aisle do it, and many companies contribute to both sides to hedge their bets. The reality is opening your wallet or purse is more effective than opening your mouth when it comes to public policy. This is not a good thing, but it is the reality. My strategy of buying a hunting permit and opening my mouth, does both.

@ Karo: Giving you the benefit of the doubt that your comment is very general in nature and not meant to draw a comparison between hunters and mass murderers. I also think there are a lot of rural families who depend on hunting season for protein in the winter freezer, they are no different than those of us who buy meat in the grocery store, they are just one step closer to the process. I do not think it is fair to lump all hunters into the thrill to kill group, not that you did, but some do.

Hunting is the most efficient and effective management tool for animal populations. Putting a single grizzly bear on it allows for a shakeout of the processes and application of scientific studies. The numbers will increase or decrease based off facts.