There’s still time to speak out against bear hunts that put mothers and newborn cubs in danger

October 6, 20210Comments

Mother black bears emerge from their dens in the spring with their newborn cubs. Trophy hunting bears at this vulnerable time is exceptionally cruel.George Sanke/Alamy Stock Photo88SHARES

For all of us, fall is a time for winter preparation. For black bears, that means packing on the pounds to build a fat layer robust enough to withstandmonths of winter hibernation without eating, and even more so for female bears who will birth and care for newborn cubs during their denning season. But black bears are not the only ones looking forward to spring when they can finally emerge from their slumber—trophy hunters are also loading their guns, stocking their bait and readying their hounds for the chase.

A handful of state wildlife agencies in the…