3. Appropriate state and federal agency personnel will be trained and equipped to manage 

 conflicts under circumstances predetermined by FWP and consistent with their 

 jurisdiction. 



4. Property owners may be provided deterrent or aversive conditioning supplies when 

 appropriate for management of specific conflicts. 



5. Livestock depredation information and evaluation training will be available to livestock 

 producers and their employees. 



6. Timely response by FWP for property destruction will be implemented. Management 

 actions will be determined based on the situation. 



In the future, FWP will evaluate the potential for a limited-harvest hunting season in areas where 

 a reduction in grizzly bear numbers or densities would likely result in a decrease in chronic 

 conflicts with humans and their property. FWP will integrate nuisance bear considerations into 

 management objectives for each management unit. When applicable, killing of nuisance bears 

 by affected property owners will be allowed through special authorization from FWP. However, 

 any such mortality will be constrained by mortality limits established for the population (initially 

 4% or less of the total population). FWP would direct the disposition of any bear killed under 

 special authorization. 



In situations where bears occupy areas where the potential for conflicts are high (i.e., 

 subdivisions), FWP will pre-emptively and actively manage grizzly bears to prevent damage and 

 provide for human safety. 



Development and implementation of a comprehensive information and education program 

 designed for people who live, work, and recreate in grizzly bear habitat is essential to conflict 

 prevention. A technical assistance program, including information on preventative and aversive 

 techniques will be available to property owners, outfitters, and land managers, and will promote 

 successftil co-existence and bear conservation. Specific information and education 

 recommendations are addressed in the Information and Education Section. 



Guidelines for Nuisance Bear Determination and Control 



The focus and intent of nuisance grizzly bear management outside the PCA will be predicated on 

 strategies and actions to prevent humar^lDear conflicts. It is recognized that active management 

 aimed at individual nuisance bears will be required as part of the management program. 

 Management actions outside the PCA will be implemented according to this management plan. 

 Any management will be conservative and will continue to provide the female segment of the 

 population with additional protections. 



General Criteria 



Nuisance grizzly bears will be controlled in a practical, timely, and effective manner. Location, 

 cause of incident, severity of incident, history of bear, health/age/sex of bear, and demographic 

 characteristics of animals involved will all be considered in any management action. 



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