In 1992, the running black bear population estimate in California was 10,000 to 15,000 individuals; today that estimate has risen to 60,000 animals — though there could be about 10,000 more ...

(He rescinded the policy after a dramatic rise in bear-human conflicts.) This endangered California species has survived ice ages, livestock disease and climate change. The greatest threat to it ...

Though California bans using dogs to hunt bears, a Northern California lawmaker wants to legalize “hounding” — chasing bears with dogs, without the intent of killing the pursued animal.