Hello, I intrinsically…

Hello,
I intrinsically feel that the proposed changes to black bear hunting regulations will negatively impact the population of black bears in the area. Female bears with cubs are unprotected and are commonly mistaken for males and shot. The orphaned cubs cannot survive without a mother, so they die as well. Steps need to be taken to give mother bears and their cubs a protective barrier from hunters mistakes. If the hunting season is going to exist, it should be done ethically. The time frame of the season should be moved from May 1- June 15, to June 1- June 30. This would provide more protection for mothers and cubs.

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