Critics slam plans for black bear hunt in Missouri next year
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June 14, 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A proposal to allow the first black bear hunt in modern Missouri history is drawing strong interest, particularly from opponents.
The Missouri Department of Conservation asked for public response to a plan for a limited black bear hunt next year as a way to manage a bear population that is growing and expanding its range. The department said between 540 and 840 black bears live in Missouri, mostly south of the Missouri River.
The state Conservation Commission must ultimately approve the proposal.
The comment period, which ended June 5, drew more than 3,300 responses....
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