Originally Posted by PA Big Game Hunter

The idea that if you shoot the mother then you have to shoot the cubs is such a joke. First off, if you see a bear with cubs that small then you should pass it up anyways. And unless the cubs are extremely small they will survive. Secondly, if you have to shoot a bear on the run you shouldn't shoot at all. I don't care if it is running, you can tell if its small. Its called being a responsible hunter.