New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
“On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the Massachusetts Environmental Police was notified that a bear had been killed in the area of Washington.
The individual had initially stated he killed the animal at a home, claiming property owner/personal protection rights; however, the investigation determined the bear had been killed at a nearby campground. Witness interviews provided that the bear was not destructive and fled the area after encountering dogs at the campsite.
The individual was subsequently charged with hunting a bear out of season, having no bear permit or tag, and his bow and arrows were seized. The individual who processed the meat admitted to processing the animal without a tag and was charged with unlawful possession of bear.” -Massachusetts Environmental Police.
