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Night Hunting Bobcats Sparks Debate | Lexington News
Kentucky just legalized nighttime hunting of bobcats and beavers — a move sparking fierce debate. While hunters cheered the expansion, wildlife experts warn it could lead to overharvesting, especially with thermal scopes making it easier to track elusive animals. The law, approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission, limits hunts to winter months and caps each hunter at one bobcat, but critics say the lack of solid population data puts wild populations at risk. Safety and poaching concerns loom as this controversial decision heads to legislative review, exposing the clash between public…
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