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Bear Ban Probe Costs Surge | Spokane News
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is under fire in a ballooning, costly probe that’s already hit nearly $80,000—and could top $130,000—far exceeding the original budget and timeline. Originally slated for completion last fall, the investigation now aims for July 31st, even as the investigator’s contract extends through August. Sparked by the commission’s 2022 ban on spring black bear hunting and subsequent petitions to remove commissioners, the probe has stalled with no updates to those interviewed—and even the groups that pushed for it remain in the dark. With the governor holding…
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