Relationships between grizzly bears and man are traced from Paleolithic time to today. Ideas are developed concerning the value of grizzly bears to man, and ways in which this value can be enhanced. It is concluded that grizzlies and man can and should coexist.

Bears will work hard to get the calories they need, and can easily damage property, vehicles, and homes. Bears that become aggressive in their pursuit of an easy meal must often be destroyed. Every time we’re forced to destroy a bear, it’s not just the bear that loses. We’re all losing a piece of the wild.

Bear-human interactions are known for taking disastrous turns.

It’s all fun and games now, but soon his instincts will kick in.