nt. In its eighth year, The Thom Hartmann Program airs live daily, NOON – 3pm, ET simulcast as both radio and TV on over 120 radio stations. into more than 50 million homes via both nationwide satellite TV systems (DirecTV and Dish Network). Agencies Announce Plans To Reintroduce Grizzly Bears to Central Coast
| 30 March 2009
The Golden Bruin, commonly known as Grizzly Bear, is a 700-800 pound aggressive predator not seen in California since the last one was killed in 1925.
The program has received mixed responses from special interest groups.
The National Rifle Association and Citizen Hunters of Large Prey have lauded the program as a way of both restoring essential elements of California ecology and restoring the tradition of Bear hunting. A rare show of support by traditionally conservative groups for what, are often perceived as liberal agencies.
Several ranchers expressed concern at Wednesday's press conference. Bill Williams a California Valley ranch owner questioned agency representatives about the safety of his cattle. "We finally have the coyotes under control and now you are going to bring back Grizzlies? That's just insane!"
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