Controversial California Bill Allowing Bear Hunting with Hounds
A bill proposed in California seeks to make it legal for hunters to use trained hounds to chase and hunt bears, in response to an increase in conflicts between humans and bears. The bill is controversial, with some arguing that it could worsen the situation by driving bears towards residential areas.
Key Points
- Increase in conflicts between humans and bears
- Proposed bill seeks to allow hunting bears with hounds
- Opposition from Bear League due to concerns about driving bears towards residential areas
- Historical ban on using dogs to track and chase bears
Pros
- Addressing conflicts between humans and bears
- Reinforcing a fear of humans in bears
Cons
- Potential to drive bears into residential areas
- Controversy over the use of hounds for hunting