Connecticut lawmakers considering bill to legalize bear hunting

Connecticut lawmakers considering legalizing bear hunting

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill to legalize bear hunting.

A public hearing was held Friday over the controversial issue.

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The legislation would allow annual hunting of up to 50 black bears in Litchfield County to combat the growing population.

Gov. Ned Lamont says he would support it.

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