About this episode
The episode discusses the recent approval of a bear hunt in Florida and the creative efforts of environmental advocates to oppose it.
At the end of last year, the Florida government approved a hunt of our black bears. Environmental advocates had to get creative and find new brand new ways to fight back. Thank you to Sarah Younger from the Sierra Club for joining us this week! Read more about the black bear hunt at the links below. Florida wildlife commissioners ignore science, law in saying yes to bear hunt Central Florida nonprofit sues state agency over bear hunt rules All of the music was originally composed.
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Younger
Topics covered
- environment
- wildlife conservation
- hunting regulations
- Florida
- advocacy
Keywords
- Florida
- black bears
- bear hunt
- Sierra Club
- environmental advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sierra Club
Places: Florida
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