Range may overlap or be shared with other bears. Studies show 2,880 acre range for mtn. Bulk of diet is plant. Oldest bear recorded was 26 yrs. Very few live longer than 10 yrs.
Man is the only predator.
Occasionally male will eat unattended cubs. Other than hunting, automobile is bears worst enemy. Average harvest is 315 bears. Early reports indicate bear were plentiful and utilized for sport, food and clothing by Indians and white settlers. Meat was used for food and fat for cooking.