bear hunting

Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Department can issue permits to kill black bears that damage timber – starting in 2024.

Two petitions to allow a spring black bear hunt next year – are denied by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Black bears again may be the targets of spring hunters in Washington. After a tied vote at the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in November, the spring black bear hunt was postponed. Now, commissioners are reconsidering whether to reinstate the 2022 season.

A controversial spring bear hunt in Washington may reopen.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission suspended the 2022 spring bear hunt season after a split vote to authorize the controversial hunt.

Conservation groups would like to stop Washington's spring 2022 black bear hunt.

An Australian newspaper is reporting that hunters shot at two firefighters from down under while they were battling the Miriam Fire near White Pass,…