[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."

[GladesGuru]

“Sovereign Immunity” didn’t keep a 2.5 megabuck award from being paid, so who owns an animal IS responsible for its acts, occasionally, when the Gods are so inclined.

However, when a jury hears about egregious negligence being involved, things change.