It’s a shame how sometimes people construe the term “trophy hunting” in modern day society. Generally, it seems to have a negative connotation. Trophy hunting is simply the harvest of older mature animals. If anything, trophy hunting could be considered the most ethical animal to take, as it has lived a full life, and soon will either die by fang, claw, or the elements.

People need to view the grizzly just as they view any other animal we manage, and not let emotions get the best of them. We (humans) have altered every species’ ecosystem far beyond the point where there’s going to be a natural balance. If we don’t manage grizzlies, they will wreak havoc on all other forms of life on the landscape.

I for one, love grizzly bears. BUT I also love deer, elk, trout, moose, etc. We’ve reached the population goals for grizzlies, and I for one think it’s a good thing the management is being handed over to the states. The states have been responsibly (and successfully) managing game populations for a long time. They’re not going to give grizzly bear tags out willy nilly, they will do so conservatively to what they see fit to create a balanced ecosystem.