Bear tool kit

While delisting grizzly bears is a top priority, there is a tool kit which has been developed to prevent and reduce conflicts with grizzly bears. This tool is tailored for Idaho's agricultural communities. Some tools in this summary will also reduce problems with black bears and could reduce livestock losses to wolves.

Livestock producers, farmers and landowners throughout Idaho historically lived with grizzly bears in the early years of state settlement. Today grizzlies and other predators pose challenges to those who make a living from the land and value rural livelihoods. Grizzly bears can threaten human safety and destroy property. However a variety of tools can help reduce the risk of having conflicts with bears. Many livestock producers in Idaho have used a host of tools and techniques to protect their property and maintain working ranches using proven tools and working together as neighbors can be a practical way to protect human safety, maintain profitable operations, and uphold the strong ethic of stewardship that Idaho producers are known for. We hope that the tools and approaches found in this tool kit will be useful. The document is signed by CAMERON Mulroney executive Director of the Idaho cattle Association, Zach Miller, executive vice president of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and Liz Wilder executive Director of Idaho woolgrowers association.