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An Analysis Of Human–Black Bear Conflict In Utah, Julie Ann Miller, Tom S. Smith, Janene Auger, Hal Black, Loreen Allphin
An Analysis Of Human–Black Bear Conflict In Utah, Julie Ann Miller, Tom S. Smith, Janene Auger, Hal Black, Loreen Allphin
Human–Wildlife Interactions
Conflict between black bears (Ursus americanus) and humans has occurred in Utah, but the records are largely incomplete. To document these events, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources initiated a black bear sightings and encounters database in 2003, and we updated it. From 2003–2013, there were 224 recorded events, with 10 attacks, 208 property damages, and 6 vehicle collisions. Most events took place at campsites (40%). The most common season for events was summer (78%). Most conflict occurred at night. The number of events has not increased over the last 10 years, with no significant relationship between the …