https://freerepublic.com/tag/huntingbears/ en-us Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:35:17 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4392736/posts Before 1976, it was assumed by wildlife managers that hunting bears made the bear population more cautious of humans and reduced human/bear conflicts. In 1975, the Director of the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service stated that the taking of grizzly bears should be of two types.The taking of nuisance bears; andLimited sport hunting to create an adequate fear of man. From the Federal Register, VOL. 40, NO. 145 — Monday, July 28, 1975 p. 31735: “In a seasonal sport hunt, bears are exposed to relatively large numbers of humans for a limited period of time, and so learn to avoid... The Gun Mag https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4392736/posts#comment Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:35:17 GMT