Stinger
02-17-2000, 06:56 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 17 FEB 00
CONTACT: Tim Reis, 517-373-1263
DNR TO HOST BEAR MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM
LANSING--The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will
host a bear management symposium, "People, Bears and
Challenges for the 21st Century," Friday, March 10, 2000, at
the Northfield Hilton Hotel in Troy.
A very distinguished panel of bear managers and research
biologists will discuss the various human cultures and
beliefs, economic factors and land use trends that will
influence future bear management in North America and other
parts of the world.
"This is an excellent opportunity for bear hunters,
interested citizens and wildlife professionals to learn
about the future of bear management," said Tim Reis, DNR
Bear Management Specialist. "The entire one-day program is
free to the public."
In addition to hearing a presentation by Dr. Dave Garselis
about his research of five of the world's eight bear
species, participants will learn about bear research and
management activities in eastern Canada, the Great Lakes
region and the southeastern U.S. The concept of managing
bears at a level determined by public attitudes also will be
examined.
The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until
the lunch break at 11:30. The afternoon session begins at 1
p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions
during a panel discussion from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
"The Michigan Bear Hunters Association deserves a lot
of credit for helping us organize the symposium," said Reis.
"They made it possible for some of the most knowledgeable
people in the world about bear to come to Michigan for this
special event."
Tentative Program Agenda
People, Bears and Challenges for the 21st Century
Friday, March 10, 2000
Northfield Hilton Hotel
5500 Crooks Road at I-75
Troy, Michigan
10:00 - 10:45 Bears of the World--Dr. Dave Garshelis,
Minnesota DNR
10:45 - 11:30 Black Bear Management Issues in
Southeastern U.S.--Dr. Frank T. van Manen, U.S. Geological
Survey, Appalachian Field Lab
11:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Bear Research and Management in Eastern Canada--Dr.
Martyn Obard, Ontario MNR
1:45 - 2:30 Black Bear Population Dynamics in the Great
Lakes and Northeastern U.S.--Dr. Larry Visser, Michigan DNR
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:45 Land Use Trends in Michigan--Mr. Bill Rustem, Public
Sector Consultants, Lansing
3:45 - 4:30 A Social Carrying Capacity for Bears--Dr. Ben
Peyton, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU
4:30 - 5:00 Panel Discussion
CONTACT: Tim Reis, 517-373-1263
DNR TO HOST BEAR MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM
LANSING--The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will
host a bear management symposium, "People, Bears and
Challenges for the 21st Century," Friday, March 10, 2000, at
the Northfield Hilton Hotel in Troy.
A very distinguished panel of bear managers and research
biologists will discuss the various human cultures and
beliefs, economic factors and land use trends that will
influence future bear management in North America and other
parts of the world.
"This is an excellent opportunity for bear hunters,
interested citizens and wildlife professionals to learn
about the future of bear management," said Tim Reis, DNR
Bear Management Specialist. "The entire one-day program is
free to the public."
In addition to hearing a presentation by Dr. Dave Garselis
about his research of five of the world's eight bear
species, participants will learn about bear research and
management activities in eastern Canada, the Great Lakes
region and the southeastern U.S. The concept of managing
bears at a level determined by public attitudes also will be
examined.
The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until
the lunch break at 11:30. The afternoon session begins at 1
p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions
during a panel discussion from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
"The Michigan Bear Hunters Association deserves a lot
of credit for helping us organize the symposium," said Reis.
"They made it possible for some of the most knowledgeable
people in the world about bear to come to Michigan for this
special event."
Tentative Program Agenda
People, Bears and Challenges for the 21st Century
Friday, March 10, 2000
Northfield Hilton Hotel
5500 Crooks Road at I-75
Troy, Michigan
10:00 - 10:45 Bears of the World--Dr. Dave Garshelis,
Minnesota DNR
10:45 - 11:30 Black Bear Management Issues in
Southeastern U.S.--Dr. Frank T. van Manen, U.S. Geological
Survey, Appalachian Field Lab
11:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Bear Research and Management in Eastern Canada--Dr.
Martyn Obard, Ontario MNR
1:45 - 2:30 Black Bear Population Dynamics in the Great
Lakes and Northeastern U.S.--Dr. Larry Visser, Michigan DNR
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:45 Land Use Trends in Michigan--Mr. Bill Rustem, Public
Sector Consultants, Lansing
3:45 - 4:30 A Social Carrying Capacity for Bears--Dr. Ben
Peyton, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU
4:30 - 5:00 Panel Discussion