Florida's First Black Bear Hunt in 10 Years Sparks Clash
NewsweekAUG 7
This hunt represents sound wildlife management based on scientific data showing bear populations have recovered beyond sustainable levels. In the face of rising human-bear conflicts, regulated hunting provides the most effective tool to prevent dangerous encounters and maintain ecological balance.
The approval of this misguided hunt ignores overwhelming public opposition, with 75% of surveyed Floridians rejecting the proposal. It prioritizes trophy hunters over conservation and opens the door to using cruel methods to hunt a species that faced near extinction not too long ago.
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