Every August, black bears in Maine’s woods may find a mouthwatering surprise waiting for them among the trees, they find barrels overflowing with old doughnuts, pastries, molasses, and leftover deep-fryer oil.
Its a rare bear that doesn't hang around to chow down on such temptations, some bears will even come back for more. If these bears happen to return a few weeks later once beer-hunting season starts. They may receive an altogether different surprise at the so-called bait barrels. Then, they encounter deadly gunshots or arrows from hunters who are hiding nearby.
For decades, Maine hunters have employed baiting to bag a bruin, however that could change on Tuesday. When Maine voters will decide whether or not to keep the practice.
Proponents
Its a rare bear that doesn't hang around to chow down on such temptations, some bears will even come back for more. If these bears happen to return a few weeks later once beer-hunting season starts. They may receive an altogether different surprise at the so-called bait barrels. Then, they encounter deadly gunshots or arrows from hunters who are hiding nearby.
For decades, Maine hunters have employed baiting to bag a bruin, however that could change on Tuesday. When Maine voters will decide whether or not to keep the practice.
Proponents