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43558

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I do not support the hunting of bears, especially in the Spring. Hunters often mistake female for male bears, and accidentally orphaning Cubs means a death sentence for them. Bears are an integral part of our environment and I’d like to keep it that way. Read more

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43559

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The spring bear hunt is just an excuse for extreme hunters to shoot mothers and even their cubs. I knew a hunter who took pleasure in shooting cubs. There is NO VALID REASON to have a spring hunt. It will just create more orphaned cubs. Read more

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43560

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I don't understand how pro-hunting minds help decide about preserving bear populations. Hunting does not help populations - it only hurts and decimates them. In the spring, animals are with their young, or about to give birth. How is it even possible allow hunting of any animals in the spring? Read more

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43562

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I am writing today to oppose making the spring black bear hunt a permanent event. It is too easy, even for seasoned hunters, to shoot a female bear thinking it is a male. This leaves cubs who just emerged from hibernation and are too small and young to care for themselves extremely vulnerable. Read more

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43566

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I feel that wildlife, whether you respect them or not, deserve some protection when they are at their most vulnerable, as in nursing Mother bears. Some things are best left alone, and I ask you to oppose reopening the Spring bear hunt. Read more

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43567

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Do not reinstate the Spring bear hunt. It's unethical and cruel in so many ways. They are entitled to their place on this planet just as we are. If you have any sense of decency and know these creatures are living breathing beings with feelings , just like we are....They deserve better. Read more

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43575

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I urge the government to reconsider reinstating black bear hunting. Based on my understanding, there does not appear to be a viable scientific basis to support hunting. Our black bear population is not so numerous to require this kind of activity. Read more

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There is no good reason to reintroduce the spring hunt. There’s no evidence of increased conflict with humans. The risk of shooting mothers with cubs is too high. Ethically, baiting and shooting animals shouldn’t even be considered hunting. It’s just mindless killing. Read more