I have been a hunter most of…

I have been a hunter most of my life and while I don't hunt anymore I generally support those that do.

However, I can't support the spring bear hunt because of the simple fact that it is the only hunt that I know of, anywhere, where the hunted mammals are with very young (completely dependent on the mother) off-spring.

If a bear hunt is actually needed and justified have it in the fall like other hunting open seasons.