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Expert Panel Holds Meeting to Review Gun Hunting Regulations Due to Increase in Bear Sightings

A recent meeting of an expert panel, which was initiated by the Environment Ministry in response to a surge in bear attacks in fiscal 2023, marks the commencement of discussions regarding revising current gun hunting regulations to manage the presence of bears in urban areas. The panel's primary objective is to formulate a comprehensive policy addressing this pressing issue, with potential amendments to existing laws, such as the Wildlife Protection, Control and Hunting Management Law, expected to be proposed as early as summer.

When bears encroach into urban settings, the existing protocol allows hunters to discharge firearms only upon receiving authorization from law enforcement. Nevertheless, this procedure can often lead to delays in addressing urgent situations, prompting the need for a reassessment of the current regulations. During the initial meeting, the president of the Akita Prefecture hunting association advocated for granting hunters the flexibility to intervene promptly when faced with appropriate circumstances, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a timely and effective response.

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Matzomaster

This is ridiculous! Allowing more guns in urban areas is not the solution to bear attacks. We should focus on habitat protection and education instead.

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Rotfront

Hunters play a crucial role in managing wildlife populations. Granting them more flexibility can lead to a more effective response to bear encroachments.

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Karamba

The proposed amendments to existing laws show a commitment to addressing the pressing issue of bear attacks in urban areas.

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Rotfront

Instead of revising gun hunting regulations, we should be focusing on implementing non-lethal methods to manage bear populations in urban areas.

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Loubianka

It's important to prioritize the safety of our communities by revising gun hunting regulations to address bear attacks in urban areas.

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Matzomaster

The current regulations can lead to delays in addressing urgent situations. It's crucial to reassess and update our policies to better manage the presence of bears in urban areas.

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