Restoring Balance Between Rural People & Grizzly Bears

In the rugged heart of western Canada, a delicate equilibrium is tipping.

The bans on grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia and Alberta were intended to safeguard these majestic creatures. But they’ve had unintended consequences—grizzly populations are surging in some regions, threatening food security, public safety, and rural livelihoods. Grizzlies are being killed at record pace with zero respect for sustainable use. The people most affected—First Nations, outfitters, ranchers, rural residents, local hunters—have been left unheard.