Bear and cougar rule proposed changes

[mrcowboy]

Bear and cougar rule are being reviewed. Please comment as the anti-hunters will be filling the comment box with non science based suggestions . Anti hunting editorial few weeks back in ABQ journal with regards to the bear and cougar rule.

Proposed bear and cougar rule unethical and unscientific

The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish authorizes the killing of an estimated 10% of the state’s bears and cougars every year without actually knowing how many there are.

www.abqjournal.com

https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/commission/rule-development/BEAR-AND-COUGAR-RULE-PROPOSED-CHANGES-SUMMARY_2nEd_08032023.pdf

Not certain when the comment period ends. Comment sooner than later.

 

[Valley1320]

Thanks for posting. Definitely will comment

 

[mrcowboy]

The anti hunters are pushing.

Wildlife advocates say Game and Fish allows for overhunting bears and cougars

Wildlife advocates say proposed rules regarding how many bears and cougars can be killed by hunters are too high and will lead to overkilling of the carnivores. Animal Protection New Mexico and the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club are urging the public to attend the New Mexico Game...

nmpoliticalreport.com