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The Black Bear Conservation Committee has changed its name to the
Black Bear Conservation Coalition
to better represent the nature of this inclusive organization.
The BBCC's Mission:
To restore the Louisiana black bear to its historic range
through education, research and
management of habitat and populations.
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Bear News:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Press Release
L.D.W.F. Euthanizes Problem Black Bear
December 3, 2009
Comment: In light of the loss of a bear in Henderson, Louisiana,
the BBCC asks for your diligence.
Please DO NOT FEED BEARS,
and help ensure that bears do not have access to human food.
When bears and humans come into conflict,
the bear always loses.
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Black Bear to Benefit from Truck Donation
by Jimmy Watson, Shreveport Times, November 18, 2009
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BBCC Press Release, November 16, 2009:
A vehicle for the Louisiana black bear! BP America helps the BBCC keep bear recovery rolling smoothly in South Louisiana.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 27, 2010 - Black Bear Educators Workshop at the Big Thicket National
Preserve Visitors Center. Free ETBBTF workshop sponsored and taught by
the Houston Zoo, and hosted by the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Available: Continuing Education credits from the state of Texas!! For more information, click here.
April 16 - 18, 2010 - Bayou Teche Black Bear and Birding Festival, Franklin, Louisiana. You've never had so much fun in your life! For more information, click here.
May 14, 2009 - BBCC 20th Anniversary Event, 6 pm at Hemingbough, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Dinner, Bear Updates and Silent Auction, featuring a selection of exceptional wildlife art from regional artists. Check back soon for more details.
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 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published critical habitat designation information for the Louisiana black bear in February 2009.
Learn more.....
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 For the first time in over 50 years, bears are returning to East Texas. Take a look at what this dynamic BBCC subcommittee is doing to pave the way.
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BBCC Priority Needs
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The BBCC needs funds to increase our educational programs in schools in the bear's range in Louisiana and east Texas. Can you help us reach the environmental stewards of the future?
Click here to donate today!
Click here to learn more about BBCC Priority Needs.
VEHICLES NEEDED!
The BBCC needs five trucks to support research projects around Louisiana. Do you or your company have a vehicle ready for replacement? Tax deduction available!
Two- or four-wheel drive in usable condition for off-road research work. Click here to contact the BBCC, or call us at (225) 763-5425.
Have a vehicle you no longer need? Missed the 'clunker' deadline? Boat? RV? ATV? Motorcycle? DONATE YOUR VEHICLE to the BBCC and take a tax deduction. We take care of the vehicle pickup, and all the paperwork. Get rid of your old vehicle, and help restore the bear. A win-win proposition! Call 1-866-628-2277 to donate your vehicle today.
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Feral Hog Problem?
Feral hogs can damage habitat and compete for food resources with other wildlife. Even more troublesome, feral hogs carry diseases that are potentially communicable to domestic livestock and/or humans.
Brucellosis has been recently documented in feral hogs and humans.
The BBCC has portable hog traps for limited loan to BBCC members.
For more information, contact the BBCC.
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