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Colorado Considers Ban on Hunting Denned Bears
January 6, 2011.
The Wildlife Commission will consider a new regulation to prohibit the take of bears in their dens during its January meeting.
During the morning session, the Wildlife Commission will get a first look at a new den-hunting regulation drafted by Division of Wildlife staff following an incident this fall in which a potential state record black bear was taken by a licensed hunter while in its den.
The incident has prompted a discussion about whether taking hibernating black bears in their dens is ethical, safe, or adheres to the concept of fair chase.
According to the 2010-2020 Strategic Plan adopted by the Wildlife Commission, the Division should look to maintain and increase support for wildlife management activities by emphasizing ethics, safety and fair chase in hunting, fishing and other wildlife programs. Although no regulations currently prohibit den hunting in Colorado, other states such as Pennsylvania and Michigan have adopted regulations to ban the practice.
The proposed regulation is scheduled to receive a three-step review by Commissioners, who could approve a final rule in May.
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