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Hunters killed 2,920 black bears last year in Pennsylvania, none in Bucks County

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In 2023, a total of 2,920 black bears were taken down by hunters across Pennsylvania. In 2003, there were 130,000 black bear hunters, compared to 206,124 in 2023. White-tailed deer is the only species that puts more hunters in Pennsylvania woods than bears.

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Hunters killed 2,920 black bears last year in Pennsylvania, none in Bucks County

Though none were harvested last year in either Bucks or Montgomery County, a total of 2,920 black bears were taken down by hunters across Pennsylvania, including the heaviest at 691 pounds by a Quakertown hunter, according to the state Game Commission. Michaell Jonathan got the heaviest in Potter Township, Pike County during the extended rifle season, and five other hunters took down black bears weighing more than 600 pounds, it was reported. Th…

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