Florida's Bear Hunt Falls Short: Low Harvests and Controversy
TL;DR
Wildlife officials in Florida announced the successful completion of a controversial three-week black bear hunt, killing 52 bears, despite significant opposition from wildlife groups and public opinion that opposes hunting and the use of certain hunting methods. The state claims the hunt is based on scientific data to manage the bear population, which has rebounded to over 4,000, but critics argue it is driven by bloodlust and flawed science, raising concerns about animal welfare and conservation ethics.
- ‘Heartbreaking’: Florida wildlife groups decry state-sanctioned bear hunt The Guardian
- Florida’s bear hunt numbers are lower than expected The Washington Post
- ‘A learning curve’: Local hunter reflects after Florida’s bear hunt wraps up WCTV
- FWC: 52 bears harvested during Florida's black bear hunt WEAR-tv
- Florida black bear hunt a flop? Why were so few bears harvested here? The News-Press
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