On August 13, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rammed through a unanimous vote for a black bear hunt, despite only five commissioners present and overwhelming public opposition. FWC’s own bear biologist said “no action was needed” and confirmed hunting won’t reduce conflicts, bear-resistant trash cans will. Yet, special interests(Safari Club International) and a few sheriffs pushed killing over science. This of course will make it easier to sell and develop land, increasing the wealth of the FWC’s board. We are fighting this through public outreach through social networks, showing up and speaking at public hearings as well as pushing the petitions associated with this. https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-florida-black-bear-trophy-hunt