What the Bears Know

In the late 1990s, Steve Searles, initially hired to cull California's bear population, developed innovative nonlethal methods that transformed how communities manage and coexist with bears, earning him recognition as a leading expert. His journey from a local folk hero to a nationally respected figure highlights his profound connection to nature and bears, revealing insights into their behavior and spirit. Through Searles' experiences, listeners are invited to see bears—and the natural world—in a new, reverent light.