Concerned about Maine’s high population of bears, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is considering a variety of ways to reduce the population.
Most likely will be allowing hunters to kill two bears, a one-week extension of the bear hunting season, and lower fees (especially for nonresidents).
They’re also analyzing bear baits, partly to make sure they are safe for bears to consume.
All of these changes would be implemented next year, when the department also hopes to attract more bear hunters.