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KY Fish & Wildlife wants information on 3 black bear deaths Three bear bodies found recently; two within 75 miles of Adair County - one at Parker's Mountain in Wayne; bear poaching is punishable by fines up to $1,000, year in jail, and loss of hunting privileges for up to 3 years Kentucky Fish & Wildlife story from Commonwealth News Center The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking information concerning three recent black bear deaths in southeastern Kentucky. The first bear was discovered in late June on a power line right-of-way in McCreary County. Tire marks and a lack of blood at the scene indicated the bear was killed elsewhere and the carcass dumped at this location. "Field necropsy revealed one or more shotgun wounds to the back and abdomen, indicating that this obviously was not a defensive act," said Steven Dobey, black bear biologist for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Two more black bears were found early this month. On July 4, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officers found the carcass of a large male bear close to Parker's Mountain in Wayne County near the Tennessee state line. Dobey said the bear was shot in the back of the head. "This indicated the bear was likely shot while feeding or walking away," he explained. Again, this bear was killed elsewhere and dumped at the site where it was later discovered. On July 6, the carcass of yet another bear was located in the back yard of a Harlan County residence near Eolia. The five-year-old, approximately 300-pound male bear was a study animal in an ongoing cooperative research project between Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and the University of Kentucky. The bear, which was still wearing its radio collar, was found about 60 yards from a house. The cause of death is still under investigation. Black bears are making a comeback in the Commonwealth after disappearing from the state a century ago due to habitat loss and unregulated harvest. While their return will continue to have significant biological and economic benefits, these will be lessened in areas where poaching is a factor. "Human-bear conflicts tend to peak at this time of the year as bears are moving extensively. The department does not want people to take matters into their own hands," said Dobey. "We are requesting any information from the public regarding these incidents." Black bears are protected in this state as there is currently no hunting season. Poaching of a black bear is punishable by fines up to $1000, one year in jail, and the loss of hunting privileges for up to three years. Anyone with information about the bear mortalities may call the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife law enforcement hotline at 1-800-25-ALERT. This story was posted on 2007-07-18 21:09:36
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