EP 379: Connecticut OKs Bear Self-Defense Law

In Episode 379 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Connecticut passing a bear self-defense law that allows residents to shoot bears in self-defense cases and discourages feeding the burgeoning black bear population. The CT legislature was short of passing a bill to allow a highly-regulated hunt, which is arguably a more preferable and humane option. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES NYT: A State Plagued by Bear Encounters Turns to an Old Solution: Guns Gov. Ned Lamont signs bear self-defense bill Bear self-defense bill passes Connecticut Senate Connecticut SB1148 CT Coalition to Protect Bears