By Chad Adams
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) and Safari Club International (SCI) recently released a powerful new documentary chronicling a tremendous wildlife recovery story. The film tells the story of return of the Louisiana black bear.
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, conservation efforts sparked an historic comeback for black bears in Louisiana. The new film highlights the species’ journey from threatened status in the early 1990s to its current status—thriving. The film details the science, landowner cooperation and remarkable wildlife management that all led to the comeback.
From the Brink—the Louisiana Black Bear Recovery
“This film tells a story few thought possible,” said Maria Davidson, former Large Carnivore Program Manager at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and now SCI Foundation Large Carnivore Manager. “Recovering a large carnivore in a state dominated by private lands seemed impossible. But with the support of private landowners, we proved it could be done.”
The documentary highlights the unprecedented collaboration among state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners. The groups worked together to restore vital bear habitat, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage communities in long-term conservation efforts, according to SCI.
The film offers more than a story of survival, but a call to action. As SCI puts it, the story reminds “us that continued success depends on ongoing commitment, partnership, and science-based management.”
Watch the Film: https://safariclubfoundation.org/la-bear-movie/
