Kirov bears will be in danger until the end of the year.

      On Friday, August 1, hunting for bears opens in the Kirov region, and will continue until December 31, 2025, the regional government reports. Hunters are reminded that several rules must be followed during bear harvest. In particular, as noted by the regional Ministry of Natural Resources, during community hunting the responsible person is the hunter who has been issued a permit for bear harvesting. "The permit must be with him. During dark hours and twilight, all participants must wear special high-visibility clothing in red, yellow, or orange," the ministry emphasized. Immediately after harvesting a bear, the "Harvest" field on the permit must be separated, and the "Harvest details" section filled out. If the bear is wounded, a mark of the wound must be made on the hunting permit, and the "Wound" field separated. The following are prohibited during bear hunting: the use of cartridges loaded with shot or buckshot, hunting animals less than one year old, harvesting female bears with cubs born this year, and the use of traps and snares.