Summary
As bear hunting goes, little old Maryland never will threaten the lofty status of eastern states like Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia - never mind the heavy hitters like Maine and any number of northern tier states.
However, because of complaints from landowners, beekeepers and farmers, a few years back Maryland began an annual bear hunt to "manage" its bear population. According to some of the rural residents of Garrett and Allegany counties, the area the hunt is restricted to, nothing of the kind has occurred.See the full content of this document
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Md. Bear Hunt Appears to Be Limited Success
The state allows the shooting of some bears simply to placate complainers but also makes sure the number is restricted to placate animal rights...
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