The Japanese government on Friday beefed up existing measures against bears in response to a recent surge in attacks on humans, including offering financial and logistical support to help municipalities employ licensed hunters.The revised package of countermeasures against encroaching bears, approved at a ministerial meeting, also enables the government to assist in building fences and implementing other tactics to discourage bears from entering populated areas.To immediately address the shortage of skilled hunters, measures such as encouraging retired police officers and former Self-Defens…READ FULL ARTICLE
