An Overview of Brown Bear Management in Six European Countries

January 1, 1999

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During 1995-96, we surveyed members of organizations and governmental agencies to construct an overview of brown bear (Ursus arctos) management in Austria, Italy, Norway, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden. From the results, we summarized the extent of brown bear damage in each country, identified which organizations were involved in bear management, and which duties they fulfilled. We conducted 94 interviews using a standardized questionnaire. Bear damage in most countries was <20% of all reported wildlife damage and totaled

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