Polar Bear Trophy Imports from Canada: New Rules
This act amends marine mammal protection laws to allow the import of polar bear trophies from sport hunts in Canada. The goal is to boost the polar bear conservation fund through permit fees, potentially impacting conservation efforts and local economies.
Key points
Allows the import of polar bear trophies from Canada, which was previously restricted.
Introduces permit fees for imports, contributing to the polar bear conservation fund.
Highlights that polar bear populations are stable or increasing, and trade is not a significant threat.
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