Living With Grizzlies

A mama bear is seen with four cubs amid lush grass. — Grizzly bear 399 with four of her cubs. Born in 1996, she was the oldest known reproducing female in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She is believed to have given birth to at least 18 cubs through her lifetime.

Living With Grizzlies

Living With Grizzlies is a series that follows people who get up close to grizzly bears as the debate rages on about whether they should remain protected under the Endangered Species Act.

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How ranchers are using technology to protect their cattle from grizzly bears

Hanna Merzbach

Wyoming ranchers are testing GPS collars to help manage the movement of their livestock.
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Making apple cider is a sweet way to reduce bear conflicts

Hanna Merzbach

On the Flathead Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana, picking apples means there’s less food to attract bears.
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How a ‘robo bear’ can help prevent grizzly conflicts

Hanna Merzbach

The remote-control bruin lets people practice their bear spray skills. Conflict prevention is a key part of state wildlife management.
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Hunting grizzly bears in Yellowstone — armed with a camera

Hanna Merzbach

A family duo takes us on a ride to find a scar-faced grizzly, as the iconic bruins’ future remains uncertain.