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Massachusetts Plans Bear Hunting Changes Amid Grizzly Protections

1/11/2025

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Massachusetts is set to host public hearings on January 27, 2025, to discuss exciting changes to bear hunting regulations, such as a year-round hunting season and a complimentary Youth Bear Permit. In a parallel move, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has upheld the endangered status of grizzly bears in Montana, dismissing delisting requests and introducing new management strategies, with public meetings for community feedback on the horizon.

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Story summary

Massachusetts is set to host public hearings on January 27, 2025, to discuss exciting changes to bear hunting regulations, such as a year-round hunting season and a complimentary Youth Bear Permit. In a parallel move, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has upheld the endangered status of grizzly bears in Montana, dismissing delisting requests and introducing new management strategies, with public meetings for community feedback on the horizon.