North Carolina Bear Hunting News

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011:  David Hoyle, Jr. will present information to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Big Game Committee obtained from the three Bear Meetings conducted by the NC Sporting Dog Association.

Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Waynesville, NC:  bear hunters gather in Western NC to discuss proposals from NC WRC to allow killing of bears over bait and other possible changes to bear hunting laws.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Beulaville, NC:  bear hunters gather in Southeastern NC to discuss proposals from NC WRC to allow killing of bears over bait and other possible changes to bear hunting laws.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in Williamston, NC:  bear hunters gather in Northeastern NC to discuss proposals from NC WRC to allow killing of bears over bait and other possible changes in bear hunting laws.

In the summer of 2011, newly elected NC Wildlife Resources Commission Chairman David Hoyle, Jr. was invited by Joe McClees of the NC Sporting Dog Association to visit with bear hunters and hear their concerns about proposed changes that would allow still hunting bear over bait.

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Bear hunting in North Carolina is a wonderful tradition.  Breeds of dogs have been developed for the sport, including North Carolina's official dog breed, the Plott Hound.  Hunting skills and know-how have been passed down through generations of hunters.  Got a story?  Write us at PO Box 430, Oriental, NC 28571 or email us via this website.