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Rise in wildlife encounters sparks debate over reporting rules
Original: A jump in wildlife encounters raises the question: Should you report them to the state?
Wildlife encounters have jumped, prompting the Los Angeles Times to ask whether sightings should be reported to state authorities. Officials rely on public reports to track animal populations, disease outbreaks such as chronic wasting disease, and conflicts in residential areas, yet many residents are unsure when reporting is required and when a sighting can simply be ignored.
Why now: A recent surge in human-wildlife encounters has left the public uncertain about their obligations to report sightings to state agencies.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
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- A jump in wildlife encounters raises the question: Should you report them to the state? · Los Angeles Times
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