Bear harvest heads for record

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s preliminary bear harvest figures show that 3,036 bears were taken during the recently completed three-day season (November 23 to 25) and an additional 108 bears were harvested during the two-day archery bear harvest (November 18 and 19).

So far, the total bear harvest of 3,144 for the two seasons ranks as the third highest statewide harvest. However, with the extended bear season in certain Wildlife Management Units continuing through December 5, the total preliminary harvest will increase. The two highest total bear harvests were recorded in 2005 (4,164 bears taken) and 2008 (3,458).

In 2006, hunters harvested 3,122 bears during all seasons.

For more information visit pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=177621.