Trump rule allows bear baiting with human foods on Alaska federal lands

The Trump administration has replaced a 2024 Biden-era ban with a rule permitting hunters to bait bears using human foods like doughnuts and bacon on federal lands in Alaska. Critics argue this will increase bear aggression toward humans and view it as a political concession to trophy hunters. The change reverses prior policy and is likely to face legal challenges from environmental groups.

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