Md. poised to outlaw “inadvertent bear feeding”

March 27, 2008

This’ll teach you not to leave garbage on your front porch in Garrett County.

State wildlife regulators are about to adopt a regulation that would outlaw feeding of black bears — even if you don’t intend to.

The rule would penalize citizens (no report on how) for failing to remove bird feeders, garbage and other “attractants” after one warning has been issued.

DNR says the regulation is vital to reduce situations where bears become threatening to human safety. Last year, there were over 60 complaints that bears were snooping through people’s trash.

JACKIE SAUTER, Web Editor

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One Response to “Md. poised to outlaw “inadvertent bear feeding””

  1. Steve on March 27th, 2008 4:32 pm

    government run wild

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