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California Bill Proposes Bear Pursuit Season to Reduce Encounters

2/26/2025

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California Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick is taking action to address the burgeoning black bear population, currently estimated at 60,000 to 80,000. Her Assembly Bill 1038 introduces a "pursuit season" where trained dogs can help haze bears, aiming to minimize dangerous encounters. Additionally, it opens the door for future discussions on a bear hunting season by the Fish and Game Commission.

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Story summary

California Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick is taking action to address the burgeoning black bear population, currently estimated at 60,000 to 80,000. Her Assembly Bill 1038 introduces a "pursuit season" where trained dogs can help haze bears, aiming to minimize dangerous encounters. Additionally, it opens the door for future discussions on a bear hunting season by the Fish and Game Commission.