My guess is the leftist propaganda and tactics have caused a drop in Hunting and hunters. Therefore, more bears.
It’s a cause and effect thing. At least NYC is insulated and that’s all that counts, right?
In western states the city kids , who think that food comes from a can or a box, have taken over the former Lands of Many Uses.
Then , they use clever ticks like : vacate existing federal grazing allotments to bankrupt ranchers, sheep herders, and farmers ... -2- New wilderness areas to increase illegal immigration and help drug cartels. -3- Sue and settle .. The predator populations soon explode.