-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 .
-
March 26, 2010
Reward Offered in Bear Poaching Case in Pennsylvania
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a bear in Perry County, Pa.
-
March 18, 2010
HSUS Statement on New Jersey’s Proposed Trophy Hunt of Bears
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, made a statement in response to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's approval of a draft policy to allow trophy hunting of black bears in the state for the first time in five years.
-
March 16, 2010
Poll Shows Canadians Support Banning Trade of Polar Bear Parts
A poll conducted by the Environics Research Group shows 82 percent of Canadians support banning the commercial trade in polar bear parts on the international market under CITES.
-
March 16, 2010
Experts Critical of Proposed California Bear Hunt Changes
A leading environmental attorney and wildlife biologist filed comments with the California Fish and Game Commission citing serious concerns with state proposals to expand bear hunting.
-
March 8, 2010
On the Scent of Poachers
Rescued dogs help game wardens catch wildlife criminals
-
February 8, 2010
Reward Offered for Poaching of Threatened Louisiana Black Bear
The HSUS and The Humane Society 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 shooting a black bear in Iberia Parish, La., in early January.
