BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 29, 2022
Bear hunters who are headed into the woods this week for the start of the season may find themselves facing a dilemma. While some states have banned the practice, it is legal in Maine to shoot a sow accompanied by cubs or to harvest a cub. Although some folks are comfortable “harvesting” the adult bear, many hunters won’t take the shot if it will orphan the cubs. The bear hunting season began Saturday with youth day for those ages 16 and under, while the regular season gets underway Monday.