SCI celebrates the science-based wildlife management decisions made today by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission in moving forward with the proposed rules regarding black bear hunting! These efforts, if formally approved in August, will help reduce human bear conflicts and manage the expanding bear population in the Sunshine State. SCI thanks the FWC for their vote in favor of this potential new hunting opportunity and their commitment to sound conservation principles. (fb)

ATTN FLORIDA HUNTERS & OUTDOORSMEN📣 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering options for a regulated, science-based black bear hunting season, and they need to hear from YOU. Speak up today: 👉 https://bit.ly/4lbtb0M FWC will present hunting options at their Wednesday meeting in Ocala. SCI stands behind wildlife conservation that’s rooted in science — and that includes responsible bear hunting in the Sunshine State. (fb)