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Article: MARYLAND BLACK BEAR HUNTING PERMIT WINNERS DRAWN
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 7, 2007
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
On Thursday, September 6, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held the drawing for the 2007 Maryland Black Bear Lottery. A record number of 2,804 applications were received over the 30-day period online and by telephone, with the vast majority being filed online.
"Maryland's black bear hunt offers sportsmen a unique hunting opportunity while at the same time helps us manage a growing population," said Paul Peditto, DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service Director. "The 17 percent increase in applicants this year attests to the fact that Maryland hunters are learning more about bear hunting ...