Ursus welcomes our new Editor-in-Chief, Jerry Belant. 

We would like to ensure our authors that have current papers in review or in press that our previous EIC, Rich Harris, will be working closely with the new staff to ensure a smooth transition.  

Ursus includes articles on all aspects of bear management and research worldwide.  Original manuscripts are welcome.  In addition to manuscripts reporting original research, submissions may be based on thoughtful review and synthesis of previously-reported information, innovative philosophies and opinions, and public policy or legal aspects of wildlife conservation.  Notes of general interest are also welcome. Invited manuscripts will be clearly identified, but will still be subject to peer review.  All manuscripts must be in English.  All manuscripts are peer-reviewed, and subject to rigorous editorial standards.

Prospective authors are encouraged to read the “Instructions to Authors” section, for guidelines on manuscript policy, page charges, and general style. For specifics, please see the latest issues of Ursus. To obtain back issues, see the “Back Issues” page.

The best way to ensure you keep abreast of new science and thoughts regarding bears, and their management and conservation, is to join the IBA by clicking on the Membership page. Ursus is sent directly to all full IBA members, twice-yearly.

Jerry Belant and Rich Harris
Editors

Editors

Jerry Belant, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
Rich Harris, Olympia, Washington, USA

Advisory Board

Dave Garshelis, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA
Bruce McLellan, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Harry Reynolds, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Chuck Schwartz, Bozeman, Montana, USA
Mike Vaughan, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Frank van Manen, Bozeman, Montana, USA

Associate Editors

Eve Bellemain, SPYGEN, Le Bourget du Lac, France
Paolo Ciucci, University of Rome, Italy
Cecily Costello, Manhattan, Montana, USA
Dwayne Etter, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, USA
Malcolm Fitz-Earle, Capilano College, Canada
David Hamer, British Columbia, Canada
Grant Hilderbrand, National Park Service, Alaska Region, USA
Oscar Huygens, Larchant, France
John McDonald, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USA
Craig McLaughlin, Utah Division of Wildlife, USA
Sterling Miller, National Wildlife Federation, USA
Owen Nevin, University of Cumbria, Penrith, UK
Shyamala Ratnayeke, University of Dodoma, Tanzania
Martyn Obbard, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canada
S. Sathyakumar, Wildlife Institute of India, India
Richard Shideler, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, USA
William Siemer, Cornell University, USA
Frank van Manen, US Geological Survey, USA
John Waller, Glacier National Park, USA