Connecticut lawmakers considering bill to legalize 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.