Amid a wave of opposition, Florida wildlife officials will meet Wednesday to consider whether to hold a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly 10 years. Why it matters: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, which is proposing an annual bear hunt, says the state’s bear population is “large and healthy enough” for […]
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Victory! Petitions to Reduce or Remove Protections for Wolves are Denied
Petitions from hunting organizations that aimed to reduce or remove protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes and West Coast regions have been rejected by Federal wildlife regulators. Groups such as the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and various bear hunting associations submitted their petitions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in June 2023. […]