New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska A new Trump administration rule allows hunters to bait bears on federal lands in Alaska with bacon, doughnuts, meat scraps or other human foods typically used to help kill the trophy animals at close range. Opponents say the practice will cause bears to be more aggressive around…
A new Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal lands in Alaska using human foods such as bacon, doughnuts, and meat scraps to lure trophy animals at close range. This rule replaces a 2024 Biden administration rule that had banned the practice.
The Guardian US reports that opponents claim the practice will make bears more aggressive around people and allege the change is a political gift to rightwing trophy hunters. Environmental groups have criticized the move, describing it as “indefensible and inexcusable.”
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