Florida’s bear hunting season was originally set to last a week; however, after only two days, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called for a complete shutdown.
Three years ago, the Florida black bear was taken off of the threatened species list, and officials recently reinstated the legal hunting of the animals.
The season began on Saturday and was originally set to last a week; however, by the end of the second day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called for a complete shutdown.
The Central and East Panhandle bear management units were the first to be declared closed, as their objectives were met on Saturday.
