Bears on the Ranch: A Growing Crisis | Fresno News

Bears are turning ranches into battlegrounds in San Luis Obispo County, stealing calves, shredding crops, and even breaking into barns—forcing farmers to confront a wildlife crisis that’s costing them tens of thousands. One rancher lost her newborn calf to a bear attack, finding only bones; others report losing eight calves in four days. Once rare, bears now appear weekly on game cameras, growing bolder and more fearless as development fragments their habitat. Ranchers fear escalating danger—and some are pushing for legal bear hunting to protect their livelihoods, sparking a heated debate over coexistence and control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65e0c3f39d346bc2