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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska A new Trump administration rule allows…

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The Guardian reports: Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska A new Trump administration rule allows hunters to bait bears on federal lands in Alaska with bacon, doughnuts, meat scraps or other human foods typically used to help kill the trophy animals at close range.

The rule replaces a 2024 Biden administration rule that banned the practice, and environmental…

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump, Alaska A and Alaska.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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Trump, Alaska A, Alaska, Biden
Section
Environment

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