Hunters can begin to kill some denned black bears again next year

It will be legal again in some areas of the state for hunters to kill black bears in their dens. Fish and Game spokeswoman Cathie Harms says the Game Board last week approved a proposal that goes into affect next July to allow the once-common — but more recently illegal — practice in several interior game management units.

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks

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