# Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears with doughnuts and bacon in Alaska

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-24 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/24/trump-administration-alaska-bear-hunting-bait

> A new Trump administration rule allows hunters to lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska, replacing a 2024 Biden administration ban. Opponents warn the practice could make bears more aggressive around people and allege the change is a political gift to trophy hunters. Environmental groups have condemned it.