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DNR looking at bear hunt rules
Cheboygan, Mich. - Jan 27, 2009
"A new bear management plan is being discussed that would affect bear hunters across the state.
The plan is currently in draft form, allowing hunters and concerned
citizens to play a part in shaping the final form of the management
plan.
From the number of permits available to the management of bear habitat, all facets of bear management are discussed in the plan.
A copy is available at www.michigan.gov/dnr under Hunting and Trapping and then Bear Management Plan..."
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U.P. meetings scheduled for DNR black bear management plans
July 22, 2008 - Click here for the original article in The Mining Journal.
MARQUETTE - Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold five public meetings next month, including two in the Upper Peninsula, to allow public participation in the state's black bear management planning process.
The five meetings will be held across Michigan to discuss regional bear issues.
"These meetings are an important first step in creating a bear management plan that includes the opinions of all Michigan citizens," said Adam Bump, a DNR bear specialist. "We need to understand the various issues that stakeholders have and inform the public about the science behind bear management."
Throughout the next nine months, the DNR will be working with regional and statewide stakeholder groups to receive input on bear management concerns and guidance on potential bear management strategies.
The DNR plans to have a bear management plan in draft format by winter 2009.
The locations and dates for the Upper Peninsula meetings are 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5 in Crystal Falls at the Crystal Falls Township Hall, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 in Newberry at America's Best Value Inn, located at 12956 M-28.
The remaining sessions will be held downstate on Aug. 11 in Hillman, Aug. 12 in Cadillac and Aug. 18.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Pauline Gray at 517-373-1263 or grayp@michigan.gov, at least seven days prior to the meeting date to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
Written comments may also be submitted by e-mail or U.S. mail. Send comments to Adam Bump, DNR Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 30444, Lansing, MI 48909 or via e-mail at: dnr-wld-wild@michigan.gov.
Officials discuss how to handle black bear sightings
June 4, 2008 - 9:53PM Click here for the original article
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (Newschannel 3) - The shooting of a black bear has caused a lot of unrest in Battle Creek.
That shooting happened in May, when officers felt they had to shoot and kill the bear to protect the public, after it wandered into the city.
Wednesday, police and animal experts discussed what to do if another bear wanders into town.
The DNR says bears are starting to make their way to more southern counties in Michigan, and says it had already started putting together a plan for urban populations, when the incident happened in Battle Creek. Those guidelines are now going to law enforcement agencies across the state.
The DNR says it expects to be notified if there is no immediate threat, and would then respond based on each scenario.
"black bears generally are not going to attack humans, but in urban areas such as Battle Creek, obviously it's a concern," said DNR Conservation Officer Jeffery Goss.
Wednesday's meeting was held at Binder Park Zoo, which is one resource that could respond to a black bear sighting with dart guns, if necessary.
Those at the meeting did point out that it still has to be up to police to access whether there's an immediate threat to public safety.
Black Bear articles from states other than Michigan:
Alaska man shoots aggressive black bear
UW study: State's black bear count is twice DNR's estimate
Study: Wisconsin's Black Bear Population is Larger Than Thought
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