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Isn't baiting bear into cameras illegal now also?
Buckhunter82:
I know hunting bears over bait is illegal but isnt there also a law about feeding large carnivores? Thought this law came to be somewhere around 2012. I was unaware of it but a few members here informed me. Maybe something has changed
bearpaw:
http://nwnewsnetwork.org/post/bear-feeding-case-will-go-court-first-washington
Buckhunter82:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.790
Buckhunter82:
I found it. Just wanted to bring it up since some say its ok to bait bear to cameras. Maybe im reading it wrong. The crazy thing is even baiting deer and unintentionally bringing in bear seems like it would violate the law.
Bob33:
I don't believe this is being enforced except in exceptional situations where the bear poses a threat to humans, property, or other animals.