In Episode 234 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Washington State-based bear hunter & The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting author Douglas Boze and Western Bear Foundation president Joe Kondelis about the fallout from the cancellation of the spring 2022 black bear hunt. Plus, the politicization of wildlife management and how the incremental efforts to ban bear hunts could result in limited hunting opportunities, small or big game, in your state going forward.

SHOW NOTES

Local coverage of hunters fighting back

Black Bear Petition

Outdoor Life Article

Read Doug's article on WBF. 

Connect with Joe and Western Bear Foundation here.

Connect with Douglas Boze and order his books.