Maryland hunters can apply for black bear hunting permits through Aug. 31, with 1,050 permits available statewide.

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Nearly a dozen Marylanders were cited recently for violations during the state's annual black bear hunt, held last month in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties.

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Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland.

Florida's black bear population has rebounded, prompting the state to reintroduce a managed hunt. Anti-hunting groups have legally challenged the hunt and encouraged non-hunters to apply for permits.

At the July South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Commission meeting, a state legislator proposed the state consider ...