What year was the Louisiana black bear listed as endangered?

The Louisiana black bear was listed as endangered in 1992. This classification was a response to significant population declines due to habitat loss and hunting pressures. The designation aimed to implement conservation efforts to restore the bear's habitat and population in Louisiana, particularly in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, which is critical for the survival of the species. The listing under the Endangered Species Act was instrumental in mobilizing both state and federal resources for conservation initiatives, including habitat restoration, public awareness campaigns, and management programs that contributed positively to the recovery efforts for the Louisiana black bear.