Florida's black bears need your help once again!!!
There are two new bills making their way through the legislature. House Bill 87 (HB 87) -Taking of Bears and Senate Bill 632 (SB 632) - Taking of Bears, if these bills pass, it will allow people to kill bears unjustifiably, no questions asked. All anyone would have to do is claim they "felt threatened." This bill opens the door for people to claim self-defense in instances where bears are not a threat.

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Help Save Louisiana Black Bears From Trophy Hunters!!!

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) has adopted a notice of intent for a bear hunting season.

Public comment on the notice of intent (NOI) will be accepted through Feb. 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. and can be submitted to LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks at jhanks@wlf.la.gov or 318-343-8325. We also urge you to contact the LDWF Commissioners Directly. Their email addresses are located below. Copy and paste the emails into the BCC section when emailing the commissioners.

LDWF Commissioner Email Addresses.
asunseri@cox.net, decuirbj@gmail.com, hegenereynolds@gmail.com, andrew@pearlbrandseafood.com, andy.brister@gmail.com, kevinsag1@bellsouth.net.

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Stop New Jersey Bear Hunt!

On Wednesday, September 6, 2022, The New Jersey Fish and Game Council approved a bear management plan that allows bear hunting until at least 2028. This decision passed even though bear hunting does NOT reduce bear-human conflicts; state data shows a 32% drop in all bear activity compared to last year (2022), overwhelming public opposition, and proven non-lethal methods that could have been implemented.

Please complete the calls to action listed below.
Contact Governor Phil Murphy and tell him to stop the New Jersey Bear Hunt.
Email: constituent.relations@NJ.Gov
Phone: 609-292-6000
Send a letter via online submission. https://bit.ly/330rj58

Bears in the United States face numerous threats from habitat loss and trophy hunting to corrupt wildlife agencies. Bear Defenders strives to provide the public with up-to-date information regarding bears and bear hunting. Bear Defenders is not responsible for any outdated data. If you are aware of any changes to bear affairs in your State, please contact us.

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