Critics of the rule change dispute that the bear population is growing uncontrollably. And they particularly oppose one of the hunting methods: using dogs to chase a bear to corner the animal, or chase it up a tree, and then it is shot.
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Letter writer: Bill creates opossum free-for-all
“Kudos to cartoonist Brent Brown for nailing the absurdity of the legislature’s opossum bill debacle.”
OPINION: Stuff it: Asheville City Council should ban the sale of foie gras
There is no place in animal-friendly, environmentally aware Asheville for foie gras, yet it can be found at a number of eateries around town. It’s high time that Asheville and the rest of the world followed California’s lead, embraced the golden rule and banned this cruel delicacy.
Help Spot run: What to do about that chained dog
Recently a reader wrote to Xpress, dismayed about a chained dog in her neighborhood looking forlorn and neglected.