MDBO,
the 3200 number is based on studies by wildlife biologists. The 1300 number is a guess from uninformed housewives. Based on a 5% success rate (which is still high) this would give the target number of 500 bears.

McGreevey really can' t end it. He can suggest to the F&G Council, as Whitman did, that they cancel the season. It won' t happen. However, look for the anti hunting groups to persue legal action.

By the way, permits will be free this year. Hunters must attend a bear hunting seminar to get one.