Over the Hill: Cases of mistaken identity
Idaho Fish and Game
In Idaho, grizzly bears are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, meaning it is illegal to harm, harass or kill grizzly bears, except in self-defense or the defense of others, according to Idaho Fish and Game.
Still, there are occasional instances where a grizzly bear is killed in a case of mistaken identity. It isn’t always easy to tell whether a hunter is looking at a grizzly or a black bear, which have healthier population numbers and are legal to hunt.
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