In Episode 379 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Connecticut passing a bear self-defense law that allows residents to shoot bears in self-defense cases and discourages feeding the burgeoning black bear population. The CT legislature was short of passing a bill to allow a highly-regulated hunt, which is arguably a more preferable and humane option. Tune in to learn more!

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NYT: A State Plagued by Bear Encounters Turns to an Old Solution: Guns

Gov. Ned Lamont signs bear self-defense bill

Bear self-defense bill passes Connecticut Senate

Connecticut SB1148

CT Coalition to Protect Bears