Groups ramp up calls for DeSantis to veto Florida ‘Self-Defense Act’ that lets people kill bears

It was sponsored by a Republican who evoked ‘crack bears’ in support of the bill.

It was sponsored by a Republican who evoked ‘crack bears’ in support of the bill.

Florida is one step closer to making it easier to kill bears

“We have to have a way for people to defend themselves,” Shoaf said.

Opponents of the proposal say the focus should be on improved trash management and education to help reduce human-bear interactions.

A 2017 estimate placed the bear population in Florida at 4,050.