Black bear populations are…

Black bear populations are vulnerable because these animals reach sexual maturity later in life and are a long lived animal. They’re not going around having 5 or 6 cubs every spring. To make black bear hunting a permanent thing is a dangerous game to play.

You state it is for economic reasons. Why not use better methods to support the economy? Raise minimum wage, more people will want to work if they actually get paid a living wage.

Also, the people who hunt these bears do not do it to sustain themselves. They hunt for sport. Or to sell the hide and meat. What about native populations that still have restrictions on hunting? You kill their way of life and then turn around and give other people an excuse to hunt simply for fun?

Just don’t do it. We have taken and ravaged much of their home and lives already. Don’t give Mother Nature another reason to give up on us.