National Park Service to ban bear-baiting by hunters in Alaska's national preserves this summer.
The National Park Service plans to ban hunters from baiting bears in Alaska's national preserves, a rule set to take effect this summer. The new regulation prohibits sport hunters from using bait like bacon grease, pastries, syrup, or dog food to attract bears, as it increases the likelihood of negative human-bear interactions. The issue has been a subject of ongoing debate and litigation.
June 29, 2024
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