Originally Posted by
BarnesX.308
No, they don't. There are a lot of black bears in the B&C record book that are shot over bait. This bear was not. If it was shot legally, B&C would recognize it. The PA Game Commission investigated this case thoroughly and found no evidence of foul play.
I would make a distinction between a bear that was habituated to receiving food directly from humans and one that was shot over a bait pile in a remote area.
If B&C recognizes the former as a legitimate fair chase trophy their credibility in my eyes is zero.