
Grizzly bears are present in all western United States south to the plateau area of Mexico. The grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states is estimated to be between 50,000 and 100,000 individuals. 1827—1859: 3,788 grizzly bear hides are shipped from three forts in or near Washington's North Cascades (3,477 from Fort Colville, 236 …