More than a dozen charged with illegal bear hunting in Maryland
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WESTERN MARYLAND - More than a dozen hunters in Maryland are facing charges after they used illegal techniques to hunt black bear.
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Maryland Natural Resources Police handed out the citations between Oct. 26 and 30, during the state’s annual bear hunt.
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The department explained that although the hunters were legally allowed to hunt bear, they illegally used bait to attract their targets. The citation carries a $500 fine.
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The hunters were cited in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties.
Among those charged were:
- Robin Carr, 60
- James Manzingo, 54
- Garry Friend, 61
- Jonathan Kovach, 24
- Hunter Fushour, 25
- Richard Garrett, 52
- Gary Golden, Jr., 37
- James Hughes, 53
- James Reavis, 54
- Kyle Reavis, 25
- Jack Stiteley, Jr., 61
- William Wilson, 34
- William Gray, 59
Some of the hunters were issued must-appear citations for being repeat offenders.
Click here to learn more about bear-hunting season in Maryland.
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