Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade

Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade
Above: A black bear walks between two homes in Longwood, Florida. Image copyright: Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

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.

Narrative B

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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