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Updated: 11:30 PM Jan 13, 2009
Bear Hunting Approved
Lawmakers have given their blessing to open a hunting season on Kentucky's bear population. Posted: 11:30 PM Jan 13, 2009 |
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Lawmakers have given their blessing to open a hunting season on Kentucky's bear population.
The hunting season was approved Tuesday by the legislature's
Administrative Regulation Review Committee. With the panel's
approval, Kentucky becomes one of 28 states where bear hunting is
allowed. The season is set for next December.
Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett said the season will be
limited to two days and will not negatively impact the bear
population, which has been estimated to be between 130 and 350.
The Humane Society of the United States argued that the bear
population is too small to sustain hunting.
Bears thrived in Kentucky more than a century ago, but
over-hunting and habitat loss led to their disappearance. Over the
past 20 years, they have been venturing back into Kentucky from
neighboring states like Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Latest Comments
I can say i have lived in Leatherwood For 18 years...Since i was 7 i have been hunting...Bears in Ky are Popular U jus have to know were they are...To tell u the truth i cant wait till this season comes in it will be Fun!!
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its about time those who say not enuff to hunt are not having to pick up garbage and have pets dissapear also i can without a doubt say theirs more 300 bears in harlan county alone
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I doubt that the bear population will be hurt with only a two day season. For those of you that haven't seen a bear, there is a good reason for that. Most bears do not want to be seen and live in very remote areas. Some that even live close to people move at times when they are not likely to be seen. If you want to see bears in Kentucky, take a ride on the Little Shepherd Trail in Letcher County and visit the park on the Harlan County end of the trail.
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