A GPS-collar study presented to the board found that the majority of collared bears cross park boundaries into towns; the presenter and a narrated segment highlighted how expanded human presence has outpaced earlier bear-proofing measures.

The presenter summarized GPS and ear-tag studies showing relocated bears have low survival (about 19.4% annual survival) and high rates of harvest or conflict; the presentation argues relocation often shifts risks onto bears and asks communities to focus on preventing food conditioning.

The presenter described a staged release at Chimney's Picnic Area—bringing a captured, drugged bear out at noon, then using paintballs, firecrackers and crowd noise to reinforce negative associations with people and reduce repeat visits.