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<p>SHAWN GUST/Press The black bear that was euthanized in western Washington after becoming aggressive, was estimated by taxidermist Sean West to be nearly 500 pounds and 18 years old.</p>

<p>SHAWN GUST/Press The black bear that was euthanized in western Washington after becoming aggressive, was estimated by taxidermist Sean West to be nearly 500 pounds and 18 years old.</p>

December 8, 2011

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Black vs. Griz
December 8, 2011 8:15 p.m.

Black vs. Griz

Coeur d&#146;Alene taxidermist helps promote bear education

A Coeur d'Alene taxidermist has donated his services to help educate Washington and Idaho hunters about the differences between black bears - legal to hunt in both states - and grizzly bears.