In British Columbia, traditional Indigenous conservation practices show how humans and bears can share territory. That’s good news for both grizzlies and tourists
and now sets the standard for responsible bear viewing in the area.
“The study may help people understand how intricate and important the relationship is between people and bears and give people the opportunity to see that on the ground,” adds Housty. “The more people know and understand that, the better we can manage our relationship with bears and conserve their habitat.”
“First Nations know how to get along with bears; it’s been passed on from generation to generation,” she says. “They’ve witnessed, and I think as guides, we can learn from them.”
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