First Louisiana Bear Season in 35 Years

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A conservation success story that has turned into a hunting opportunity. Louisiana had a resident only lottery draw for ten tags. The hunt was in December to keep the chance of killing a sow low.

Lafayette hunter kills 700-pound black bear in Louisiana's first bear hunting season in 35 years

The black bear, one of 10 harvested this year, may be the largest black bear in the state's record.

www.nola.com

 

[TheGrayRider]

Another great conservation success story. So many agencies, organizations, and different people involved in the return of the Louisiana black bear. Many people thought they would be extinct 25 years ago. Happy hunting to all involved, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.

 

[B&CTom]

This is great to see! Glad to see a Purple Heart veteran got himself a tremendous bear and that the folks in Louisiana have an opportunity to apply for this dream hunt

 

[Greybeard]

This is awesome. More and more, the Louisiana black bears are crossing over into east Texas too. I really hope to see a Texas bear season one day.