Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade Amid Controversy
TL;DR
Florida's wildlife agency has approved the first black bear hunt since 2015, allowing up to 187 bears to be killed over a 23-day season in December, following public debate and setting the stage for future hunts.
- Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade Tampa Bay Times
- FWC approves removal of 187 bears in Florida's first bear hunt since 2015 Bay News 9
- Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt The Guardian
- Florida will bring back bear hunting season: See where they're planned USA Today
- On the eve of the proposed bear hunt vote, Bear Warriors United files a lawsuit WFSU News
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