💨 Abstract

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a controversial black bear hunt for December 2025, with potential annual hunts thereafter. The proposal aims to manage the bear population, estimated at 4,000, by allowing bowhunting and using dogs. Supporters argue it will reduce human-bear conflicts, while opponents advocate for non-lethal methods like securing garbage. The commission received over 13,000 comments, mostly opposed.

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