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October 3, 2009
What to Do About Black Bears
More bears are being seen in the suburbs. Run-ins with bears don’t happen that often, but a chance meeting one could be serious. It is important to teach people how to behave in bear country, and—when necessary—teach bears to avoid people.
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September 22, 2009
The HSUS Urges Congress to Oppose Importation of Polar Bear Trophies
The HSUS urged the U.S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife to reject a bill that would give hunters permission to import trophies of polar bears.
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August 31, 2009
Wildlife Groups Seek Halt to Polar Bear Trade
Humane Society International, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Defenders of Wildlife have urged the United States to lead the way to end international commercial trade in polar bear parts.
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May 29, 2009
Spring Bear Hunts
Spring bear hunts are a bad idea if you're cub--or her mother.
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May 8, 2009
Wildlife Protection Advocates Urge Protections for BC Bears
Jane Goodall and artist Robert Bateman are asking the British Columbian government to end the cruel and senseless trophy hunting of bears.
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April 23, 2009
Gabrielle Miller Joins Calls for End to Trophy Hunting in Great Bear Rainforest
Corner Gas star and British Columbia-native Gabrielle Miller is lending her support to a campaign to protect grizzly and black bears from being shot to death by trophy hunters.
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April 23, 2009
California Fish and Game Rejects Expansion of Black Bear Trophy Hunt
The California Department of Fish and Game rejected a proposed expansion of the black bear trophy hunt.
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April 22, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Calif. Fish and Game for Rejecting Expansion of Black Bear Trophy Hunt
The HSUS applauds the Calif. Department of Fish and Game for halting proposals that would have expanded hunting of the state's black bears.
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April 10, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Defeat of Maine Bill to Allow Spring Bear Hunting
The HSUS applauded the Maine legislature for defeating a bill to allow the hunting of black bears in the spring.
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April 1, 2009
Bears Targeted as Trophy Hunt Opens in Haida Gwaii, Great Bear Rainforest
The government will allow trophy hunters to begin killing bears in the Great Bear Rainforest, even though Coastal First Nations and most British Columbians want an end to the killing.
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March 20, 2009
Bear Baiting Sample Materials
Sample letters to the editor, sample letters to legislators, and sample op-eds on bear baiting
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February 23, 2009
New Administration Upholds Ban on Threatened Polar Bear Trophy Imports
The HSUS praised the decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service to reject a bid by trophy hunters to import polar bear trophies from Canada.
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February 2, 2009
The Economics of Hunting
Data provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) show that the number of adult hunters in the United States has fallen consistently over the past decade
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January 16, 2009
Reward Offered for Poaching of Fla. Black Bear Cub
The HSUS and Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a black bear cub in Taylor County, Fla.
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January 9, 2009
Spring Bear Hunting Sample Materials
Sample letters to the editor, sample letters to legislators, and sample op-eds on spring bear hunting
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September 2, 2008
Effective Conflict Resolution with Bears
Most human-bear conflicts can be prevented or discouraged. If you live in bear country, learn what's luring bears to your home and remove those items.
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April 9, 2008
Safari Club International: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about Safari Club International
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April 7, 2008
Safari Club International
SCI is a club for wealthy big game hunters who compete in killing the most animals for awards.
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September 12, 2007
Bear Baiting Laws and Legislation
Bear baiting is illegal in 40 states. Find out whether the practice is legal in your state.
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