WE ARE WORKING ON NEW CALLS TO ACTION FOR NC BEARS!!!

Today, the NCWRC published a tiny excerpt about their decision to open up hunting in the Panthertown-Bonas Retreat, Standing Indian and Pisgah bear sanctuaries. They also mention changing terminology to list Designated Bear Sanctuaries as Designated Bear Management Areas.

"Another rule that received significant public comment involved limited permit-only bear hunts in Panthertown-Bonas Retreat, Standing Indian and Pisgah bear sanctuaries. After careful consideration, the rule passed unanimously. The Commission also voted to amend the name of these areas from Designated Bear Sanctuaries to Designated Bear Management Areas. Both changes are consistent with the N.C. Black Bear Management Plan."

https://www.ncwildlife.org/News/wildlife-commission-adopts-proposed-rules-for-2022-23