ORIGINAL: 1sagittarius
Wow, you guys are pathetic.
The DNR allowed the farmer to have the bear because at the time there was no evidence of any wrong doing.
Later, it was learned the SD hunter had attempted to purchase a bear tag during the gun deer season. Flags went up, pieces were put together. The bullet holes were discovered. The DNR then needed the bear carcass for evidence and the investigation.NO different than any police investigation, evidence is gathered, perserved, and secured.

The whole thing is kinda boring standard stuff. This rumor spreading with wild a$$ speculation is for the tabloids. JMHO.