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March 14, 2011
The Elephant in the Living Room
The documentary film "The Elephant in the Living Room" has wowed audiences and inspired change around the U.S.
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February 7, 2011
Reward Offered in Bear Cub Killing in National Park
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information in the case of the illegal killing of a black bear cub in Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Va.
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January 7, 2011
New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Opposition to Inhumane Bear Trophy-Hunting Practices
A survey shows that Nevada voters strongly oppose hunting black bears with dogs and hunting bears when mother bears are nursing cubs.
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December 14, 2010
Congress Can Spare Taxpayers and Animals
President Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission is making recommendations for reducing the deficit, and here at The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund we are proposing a few cost-cutting measures for lawmakers to consider in getting the country’s budget back on track.
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October 20, 2010
Wildlife Sanctuary Established in Ashland, Oregon
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust has received a donation of a 154-acre conservation easement in Ashland, Ore.
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October 14, 2010
Nevada Has Black Bears in Its Sights
The Nevada Wildlife Commission has proposed a new bear hunting season, which would begin in late spring when cubs are still fully dependent on their mothers.
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October 13, 2010
Reward Offered in Bear Poaching Case in Somerset County, Pa.
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a bear found near Meyersdale, Pa.
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October 8, 2010
The HSUS Calls for End to NJ Bear Hunt
New Jersey officials should cancel a proposed bear hunt based on new information revealed in a study finding that human-bear conflicts have steadily declined in New Jersey since 1999, the year non-lethal management techniques were implemented in the state.
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September 27, 2010
Reward Offered in Bear Killing in Murray County, Ga.
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a black bear in Murray County, Ga.
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September 27, 2010
Florida Bears in Danger
With the release of a draft bear management by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, hunters are once again clamoring for a trophy hunt.
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September 27, 2010
Reward Offered in Bear Poaching in North Cascades National Park in Washington
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing two black bears in North Cascades National Park.
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August 25, 2010
American Kennel Club Cuts Ties with Cruel Bear Baiting Competitions after Investigation by The HSUS
The HSUS welcomes news that the American Kennel Club has reportedly severed ties with a dog breed club that organizes cruel bear baiting events in South Carolina. The HSUS also urges the United Kennel Club to cut all ties with these competitions.
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August 23, 2010
Investigation Documents Cruelty of Bear Baiting
Bear baiting is a cruel practice where hounds attack a captive bear whose claws and many of her teeth have been cut off. It is practiced only in South Carolina.
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August 23, 2010
A Bear's Suffering as Captive Bait
The cruel practice of bear baiting is no way to treat a bear or any animal. The bear is kept in captivity, has had her claws and many of her teeth cut off, and suffers fear and pain as she is attacked by dogs for the entertainment of onlookers.
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August 23, 2010
The HSUS Releases Undercover Investigation into South Carolina 'Bear Baiting' Competitions
An investigation by The HSUS has uncovered deeply disturbing abuse of captive black bears inside bear baiting competitions in South Carolina — the only state that still allows this cruel practice.
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August 20, 2010
Statement from The HSUS on Captive Bear Attack in Ohio
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, released a in response to news reports that an Ohio man died after being mauled by a bear.
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July 13, 2010
New Jersey Officials Ignore Public Sentiment and Approve Bear Hunt
The HSUS opposes the approval of a bear trophy hunt in New Jersey by the state Fish and Game Council.
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June 23, 2010
Reward Offered in Possible Bear Poaching Case in Pa.
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing the bear whose paw was discovered in Springfield Township, Pa.
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May 11, 2010
Reward Offered in Bear Poaching Case in Pennsylvania
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a bear in Luzerne County, Pa.
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May 11, 2010
The HSUS to Speak Against Bear Trophy Hunt in New Jersey
A representative from The HSUS will testify against New Jersey's proposal to reinstate trophy hunting of black bears.
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April 21, 2010
Statement on Fish & Game Commission’s Tabling of Calif. Bear Hunt Proposals
Jennifer Fearing, California senior state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the California Fish and Game Commission’s decision to table proposals to expand trophy hunting of black bears.
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April 20, 2010
Statement on Withdrawal of Proposal to Expand Trophy Hunt of Black Bears in California
Jennifer Fearing, California senior state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the California Department of Fish and Game rescinding a proposal to expand trophy hunting of black bears.
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April 16, 2010
New Poll Reveals NJ Residents Oppose Trophy Hunting of Black Bears
A statewide survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. has revealed that New Jersey voters oppose the trophy hunting of black bears.
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April 8, 2010
Californians Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across California are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The HSUS and the ASPCA.
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April 1, 2010
Bear Trophy Hunt Opens in Great Bear Rainforest
A network of animal and environment protection groups, including HSI/Canada, condemn the opening of the trophy hunting season for grizzlies and black bears in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest .
