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Stop Expansion of Trophy Hunting of Black Bears in California

California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) has proposed dramatically expanding bear hunting across the state.  CDFG has recommended:  eliminating a cap on the bear hunting altogether and expanding hunting into other areas of the state. The agency also plans to allow the use of global positioning system (GPS) collars and treeing switches on dogs while bear hunting. (A treeing switch alerts hunters when hounds have chased a bear up a tree.)

If these proposals are adopted, bears will have virtually no escape.  DFG claims the bear population is increasing in order to justify this.  But even their own statistics contradict this and we believe the bear population is DECREASING due to the increase in poaching bears for their gall bladders for sale on the black market, as well as deteriorating habitat and expanding human populations.

The California Fish and Game Commission will ultimately decide to accept or reject the CDFG’s proposals. In our comments to the Commission, Big Wildlife will urge the state to ban bear hunting across California. We urge you to help end bear hunting in the state and stop the cruel use of hounds in hunting.

Go to the following link for more information, sample letters, and how to contact the CA Fish and Game Commission:

Click this link to see how you can help stop bear hunting in California

Public hearings before the CA Fish & Game Commission are March 3 and April 8, 2010.  Final decision is Apr. 21, live on line (no more comments accepted, so get your comments in before then).  Go to http://www.fgc.ca.gov for more info.

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