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Tennessee agency says 60 bears killed amid Sevier County conflicts
Original: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 60 bears killed 'humanely' in Sevier County so far in 2026 after 'significant human-bear conflicts'
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 60 bears have been killed 'humanely' in Sevier County in 2026 following what it calls significant human-bear conflicts. The statement has drawn attention in the region, as residents and wildlife watchers weigh the agency's approach to managing bears near populated areas against concerns over the scale of the cull.
Why now: People are reacting to the large number of bears killed in response to human-bear conflicts in a popular tourist county.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources AgencySevier CountyTennessee
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