Why are grizzly bears hunted?
The large, strong grizzly bear is found in forests, mountains, valleys and near rivers in Canada, Alaska and in reserves in some Northwest American states. Grizzly bears are hunted primarily as game animals.Legal HuntingLegal hunting of the grizzly bear in Canada and Alaska is highly regulated and the main reason is to manage the grizzly bear population. The Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) system is used to control the size of its range and maintain secure boundaries between the bears and areas of human habitat.Mistaken IdentityGrizzly bears are sometimes hunted by mistake as they can resemble the black bear, which is legal to hunt. Although the coloring of a grizzly bear is normally dark brown, it can range from cream to black.Illegal HuntingGrizzly bears are also illegally hunted by landowners who see them as a danger to their livestock.PoachingGrizzly bears are targeted by poachers for their claws, hides and teeth. There is demand from the medical market in Asia for their internal organ
