[GladesGuru]

If the state claims ownership of wildlife such as bears, how can the state escape responsibility for its bears and the damages they create?

In the instant case, the issue is whether the “save the bear” mentality which is deeply ingrained in the Predator Panderer Programs (PPP) led to the state creating a clear and present danger to public health and safety.

They did. The jury correctly awarded damages.

IMHO, the jury failed to require the entirety of assets of the bureaucrats involved to be seized before any taxpayer money was used. The salaries, other assets, and pension/retirement assets might have lightened the burden on the taxpayer AND started a salutary change in bureaucratic mentality.

[Carry_Okie]

If the state claims ownership of wildlife such as bears, how can the state escape responsibility for its bears and the damages they create?

LOL, it's called "Sovereign immunity."

IOW, the almighty state is the sovereign and you are the "subject."