Unraveling the Secrets of Grizzly Bear Research and Conservation: A Conversation with Dr. Bruce McLellan

In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Dr. Bruce McLellan, author of Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley.

Dr. McLellan is a retired grizzly bear research ecologist with over four decades of experience studying bears in the wilderness. His extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation have made him a prominent figure in the field.

Bruce shares his fascinating journey, from his early days growing up with a love for wilderness to his career-long research on grizzly bears, and we delve into his book, in which he chronicles his experiences and discoveries.

QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED

1. How did Bruce McLellan's upbringing and early experiences in the wilderness shape his passion for wildlife and research?
2. What role did McLellan's professors at the University of British Columbia play in shaping his career as a wildlife biologist?
3. How did Bruce's daughter and son follow in his footsteps as wildlife biologists? 
4. What inspired Bruce to write his book, "Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life"?
5. Bruce expresses concern about the challenges grizzly bears face due to climate change and human development. How does he propose effective management and coexistence between bears and humans?
6. Brude discusses the hair-trapping method he developed to estimate bear numbers using DNA markers, revolutionizing wildlife research and population estimation.
7. How has technology, such as GPS collars and computer screens, changed the approach to studying grizzly bears?
8. Bruce values the preservation of wild places and the importance of coexisting with wild animals. How does he believe people can continue to value and protect these natural habitats?
9. Bruce emphasizes the role of having a good partner in achieving success in life. How has his wife been involved in his research projects, and how has she impacted his career?

LEARN MORE

Click here to purchase your copy of Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley.

ARTICLES

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2272166467975
https://bcwf.bc.ca/the-status-of-grizzly-bears-in-b-c-and-why-the-hunt-ended/

UBC.CA RESEARCHERS

https://www.ubc.ca/search/?q=Charles_Krebs
https://www.ubc.ca/search/?q=Tony+Sinclair
https://www.ubc.ca/search/refine/?q=C._S._Holling
https://zoology.ubc.ca/person/carl-walters
https://www.ubc.ca/search/?q=Fred-Bunnell

NEXT STEPS

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KEYWORDS

Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Research, Grizzly Bears, DNA Analysis, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, OWAA

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