Bear gardens is a viable solution to this problem. Plant native foodsources for bear in stragegic & isolated areas. Lure bears away from cities. Keep an eye on the garden- making sure the plants are flourising throughout the year. I imagine it being cheaper than ending a bears life. 

This problem will continue if we don't solve it. I'm  for solutions, not doing the same thing year after year and expecting different results.

This isnt crazy talk.