What does Preamble of Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal public lands. The stated purpose is to end the hunting practice known as 'bear baiting'. The bill also seeks to reduce dangerous interactions between people and bears.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Don't Feed the Bears Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON FEEDING BEARS ON FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS. of Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025 do?

This section addresses the practice of bear baiting on federal public lands. It finds that current policies are inconsistent, as land management agencies discourage feeding bears to the public but allow it for licensed hunters in some states. The section mandates enforcement of existing regulations prohibiting bear feeding on National Park System lands (section 2.2(a)(2) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations) and wildlife refuge areas (section 32.2(h) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations). It directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to adopt regulations prohibiting bear baiting on Bureau of Land Management and National Forest System lands, respectively. These regulations must be issued within one year of the Act's enactment. Exceptions to the prohibition are allowed in extraordinary cases where bear feeding is necessary for the welfare of the bear, public safety, or authorized wildlife research.

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Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Shri Thanedar (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits the intentional feeding of bears on federal public lands to reduce dangerous interactions and end bear baiting practices.
It mandates enforcement of existing regulations against bear feeding in National Park System lands and wildlife refuge areas.
The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture must create regulations prohibiting bear baiting on Bureau of Land Management and National Forest System lands within one year of enactment, with exceptions for bear welfare, public safety, and authorized research.

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