Mississippi Legislature could allow first bear hunt in almost 100 years

Mississippi could see its first black bear hunting season in nearly 100 years if a new bill passes. Here's what to know.

See which bills are still alive in the Mississippi Legislature

A few hundred bills still stand a chance at becoming law by the end of the session. See some recreation and criminal justice ...
The Clarion-Ledger

It's Bear Week in Mississippi. Here's why and where to celebrate it

Mississippi has a growing population of black bears with sightings and encounters becoming more common each year. To celebrate the return of black bears and help people learn to live alongside them, ...
Commercial Appeal

Long before the DeSoto County black bear, Mississippi laid claim to origin of teddy bears

A black bear's journey through Mississippi highlights the state's growing bear population, which has rebounded from near extinction in the 1930s. Mississippi's bear population has increased to at ...
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Mississippi Legislature could allow first bear hunt in almost 100 years

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bear hunting in Mississippi? Yes, it could happen and if a bill calling for that in the Mississippi Legislature makes its way to ...