California Greenlights More Bear Hunting

0:00California's black bear population is exploding, and the stage is green-lit hunters to take down two bears per season instead of one. The Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously on this change, as bears wake up from hibernation, aiming to mash the surge without overdoing it. Sciences say this could mean just 100 to 200 extra bears harvested yearly, still way under the statewide cap of 107. 100 tags, official stress they haven't come close to that limit in years, so it's a safe move tied to their goal of offering solid hunting experiences. The bear numbers are thriving, popping up in spots like Marin and Sonoma counties they haven't hit in a century, plus up north. One commissioner, a bear hunter himself, talked about loving the chase and the meat, not just trophies, to keep western hunting culture alive. But not everyone's on board. The beer Lee calls it horrifying, saying it's all about the throw kill, and their predicting senators will push bills the ban bear hunting altogether.

1:00These new rules should kick in for the bear seasons coming up later this year, balancing wildlife growth with hunter access. Local news, powered by AI, this is California News Today.