Maryland bears push for new controls in western region
In McHenry and Garrett County, residents uneasy as black bears expand eastward and threaten crops, garbage, and bird feeders. DNR weighs crop-damage permits, relocation, and possible limited hunting as state wildlife managers confront rising bear encounters and public demand for action.
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Black bears in Maryland rise from peril to plentiful again
A historical Maryland overview shows early abundance followed by heavy near-extirpation from 1600s to 1930s, with bears listed as endangered in 1949 after population drops. By 1980 status shifts allowed hunting, 1986 poaching fines rise to 1500 dollars, and 1998 calls favor hunting to manage a population around 300 plus.
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