Between 1500 and 2000 usually harvested, most over bait or with dogs. These practices are controversial, and have been outlawed by referendum in some states as unsporting. Population would grow, increasing already numerous bear damage claims to crops etc. Grizzly and Brown bears Brown bear or Kodiak, found in Aleutian isalnds and coastal Alaska. Very large bear, relies heavily on fish.
Grizzly is more of an omnivore and scavanger.
Food habits much like black bear, opportunistic. Common in Alaska and NW Canada, British Columbia. Limited populations in Montana and Yellowstone. Prey on Caribou and elk calves. Biology and habits much like Black bear.