Policy & Legislation
New Legislation Could Ban Bear Hunting in California Forever
As black bear populations continue to climb past historic levels in California, a state senator introduced a bill to permanently ban bear hunting in state. On Monday, Jan. 25, Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco brought forth S.B. 252, the “Bear Protection Act,” which would abolish bear permits and make it illegal to kill bears except for scientific research and the protection of human safety, public property, livestock, and endangered...