The only time there aren't grizzlies on that river at that location during the sockeye run is if the river is "blown" by rain.

There are fewer people hunting grizzlies, now, I suspect, except for the odd guided hunt.

In the last guiding territory I was in, perhaps 10 years ago now, we saw grizzlies every day. It is not a large territory.

Grizzly and black bear populations are VERY healthy in B.C.
Last June, saw a young sow black bear with 4 cubs & that was not the first time I've seen 4 cubs. With grizzlies, 3 max I've seen.