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Is it illegal to wrestle bears in Alabama

“It’s illegal to wrestle bears in alabama”
Illegal in Alabama
Confidence: High Checked on March 24, 2026

Summary

Alabama law classifies bear wrestling as unlawful bear exploitation, punishable as a Class B felony under Section 13A‑12‑5 of the state code. Although a 2015 report claimed the ban was repealed, subsequent legislation (HB 497) reinstated the prohibition, and the practice remains illegal as of the latest 2024 updates.

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  • 5 Strangest Alabama Laws – Dateline Alabama

    We’ve all heard of those ridiculous ... actually real, so consider yourself warned- and strange if you find yourself guilty of a few. 1. Bear wrestling matches are prohibited, Section 13A-12-5...

forestgrove.pgusd.org
  • Copyright © 2011 SpeechDrive Dumb Laws (List) Alabama:

    Alabama: • Anniston: You may not wear blue jeans down Noble Street. • Bear wrestling matches are prohibited. • Dominoes may not be played on Sunday. • It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. • It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter ...

usahello.org
animal-ethics.org
whnt.com
law.justia.com
criminaldefensetucson.com
al.com
wkrg.com
  • Why you shouldn't wrestle a bear in Alabama: Weird Alabama laws | WKRG

    It’s illegal to bear wrestle · Putting salt on a railroad track can be punishable by death · It’s illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle · It’s legal to drive down a one-way street in the wrong direction if you have a lantern attached to your vehicle · As stated on Bart’s website, some newer laws contradict older laws. The website lists the example of an older Alabama law that makes it illegal to wear a mask in public.

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