The Japanese government on Tuesday unveiled guidelines on shooting dangerous animals like bears in populated areas before a revised law allowing municipalities to authorize emergency action by hunters comes into force in September.The Environment Ministry will accelerate efforts to promote public awareness of procedures for firearm use by holding information sessions for local governments, emphasizing that ensuring the safety of nearby residents is a top priority.Sightings of bears venturing into towns in search of food have become more frequent recently, driven by reduced human presence in…READ FULL ARTICLE
