The hypocrisy of bear baiting

On February 18, the Vermont Bowhunters Association petitioned the state Fish and Wildlife Board to lift the ban on hunting bears over garbage. A decision is expected Wednesday, April 22.

Bear baiting is a dying, discredited practice. Only 12 states still permit it.

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