From wikipedia
There were about 52 recorded deaths due to black bears between 1900 and 2003
Even if it's off by 100%, it's still not enough for me to think a bounty is justified.
As far as coyotes not being afraid of us, a few hundred year's ago we were afraid of them. I'm curious as to what the human reproduction rate is vs. coyote reproduction...I'm all for hunting, but sometimes I think people play the blame game a bit to much, even in the subject of wildlife.
Just my opinion however, so take it as you want.
-Max.