Florida Restored Right to Defend Against Bears: First 6 months, 4 Incidents

Florida Restored Right to Defend Against Bears: First 6 months, 4 Incidents

Image from Winter Springs, Florida Police Department On June 21, 2024, Governor DeSantis of Florida signed HB87, restoring the right of people to protect themselves, their pets, and their homes against aggressive black bears. The law went into effect on July 1, 2024. From July to December 2024, FWC recorded four instances where people killed bears, but were not charged because of the new law.  There were seven situations where people were charge…