Black bear mother and cub. (Black bears come in several colors.)

If you live in Utah, please attend a meeting (details are given below) or send an email to oppose plans that the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is putting forward for 2015 for increased “hunting opportunities” for bears.

(You are welcome to speak up for bears and express your views wherever you live, but if you are not a Utah resident, please state this clearly.)

Please oppose the increase in the number of black bear hunting permits offered – and oppose, especially, the bear-baiting season for June 6 through July 2. If you wish, please also oppose the other seasons allowing bear-baiting, archery, and hunting with dogs.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to allow the following bear hunts during 2015 (for further details, click here.)

April 4 – June 5 – For hunting bears with dogs…