From the Tampa Bay Times: "Despite controversy, Florida wildlife officials recommend second bear hunt"

The Tampa Bay Times, if you didn't know, has been awarded 12 Pulitzer Prizes. Below is an excerpt from this article by Craig Pittman:

     Biologists for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are recommending their bosses approve a second bear hunt, but one that is more limited in scope than what took place last fall.
     The commission meets June 22 in Apalachicola, where its agenda includes a discussion of whether to hold a second hunt at all. The seven board members could end the hunt entirely or pause it for a year. Their staff is recommending neither, choosing a revised hunt instead.
     "The staff recommendation is to continue to use hunting to slow the growth of bear populations," said Diane Eggeman, director of the hunting division, in a memo made public just before 5 p.m. Friday. "The new hunt format … would be modified to increase precision and accountability."

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