Bears are fascinating creatures, man. They're these incredible, primal animals, and when you see one in the wild—especially a grizzly—you realize just how powerful and indifferent they can be. You look into their eyes, and it’s like they’re sizing you up as a potential meal. It’s a humbling experience, you know?

People have this misconception about bears because of teddy bears and cartoons. They see them as cute and cuddly, but the reality is, they're wild animals with their own instincts and behaviors. I mean, you don't want to be taking selfies with a bear like it’s your buddy! These creatures can be incredibly dangerous.

And here's the thing: in places like Yellowstone, if the bear population gets too high, it can lead to dangerous encounters with people. It's actually responsible to manage their numbers. Like my friend Steve Ranella calls them "charismatic megafauna." They’re beautiful and majestic, but we need to treat them with respect and understand that hunting, when done ethically, can be necessary for populations and ecosystems to stay balanced.

So, while I appreciate bears for what they are, we also need to keep it real—these animals are not pets. They're wild, and we’ve got to respect that wildness.