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CT HB05021

An Act Authorizing A Limited Black Bear Hunting Season.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To manage the black bear population and protect residents of the state.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize a limited black bear hunting season in order to manage the black bear population and protect state residents. While the bill text is quite brief, it proposes an amendment to the state's general statutes to establish a controlled hunting period specifically for black bears. The purpose is twofold: to control the bear population, which may be growing beyond sustainable levels, and to reduce potential human-wildlife conflicts that could pose risks to local residents. By creating a regulated hunting season, the state would provide a mechanism for wildlife management that balances conservation efforts with public safety concerns, allowing trained hunters to help control the bear population under specific, limited conditions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment (on 01/08/2025)

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