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More than 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received over 100,000 applications and reduced permits from 187 to 172 to manage bear population and conflicts.
- Florida's upcoming black bear hunt in December has drawn over 100,000 applications for just 172 permits.
- Supporters say the hunt is needed to manage bear populations, while critics argue it threatens an already vulnerable species.
- "A trophy hunt is not going to help the bears. It's going to push them toward extinction faster than they are already going," said Katrina Shadix, director of Bear Warriors United, who has filed suit to block the hunt.
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More than 160,000 apply for Florida's first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say (World)
Florida's first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the number of bears killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will award 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery for...
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More than 160,000 apply for Florida's first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say
Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits. Hunt opponents submitted some permits to try reduce the number of bears killed.
·United States
Read Full ArticleFlorida’s December bear hunt draws 100K applications, sparking further debate
Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.
·Florida, United States
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