I think one big difference, is that Steve never (to the best of my knowledge) said here is how to… wrestle a croc, handle a poisonous snake, etc. His, sometimes dangerous (at least to some) actions were to present information on some aspect of the animal’s life not a “how to… “.

Bear’s program is definitely presented as a “how to”. Just watch the Discovery Channel's promotion/promos of the show: WATCH – LEARN- SURVIVE

While this may not be Bear’s position, it is clearly the producers and Discovery Channel position.

Pete