Defenders Condemns Passage of Harmful Florida Bear Killing Bill
June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news release:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an unfortunate and deadly decision for Florida's black bears by signing a bill into law that allows state residents to shoot and kill these animals on their property without legal penalty. The governor signed HB 87, the "Self Defense Act," a move which will allow needless killings of black bears -- and set a dangerous precedent for othe . . .
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an unfortunate and deadly decision for Florida's black bears by signing a bill into law that allows state residents to shoot and kill these animals on their property without legal penalty. The governor signed HB 87, the "Self Defense Act," a move which will allow needless killings of black bears -- and set a dangerous precedent for othe . . .