Connecticut Lawmakers Considering Bear Hunting Season

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – With bear sightings on the increase in Connecticut, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the animals to be hunted.The General Assembly’s Environment Committee will hear testimony Monday on a bill requiring the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to come up with regulations and standards for black bear management, including hunting seasons and permit eligibility.Days before the hearing, numerous opponents and proponents had