Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that nine people have been arrested in an 11-month investigation into black bear abuse. Bondi made the announcement at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Maryland Natural Resource Police cited several individuals for illegal activities during the recent black bear hunt. Violations included hunting bears over bait, which is prohibited in the state.
Three Carroll County residents have been charged with illegally hunting black bears using bait, and face fines up to $1,500, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The DNR ...