Episode 89: Florida Black Bear Management Update

This week we're talking about Florida's black bear management program & history and the role that regulated, ethical hunting should play as a management & conservation tool. Our guests are Jim Hasley, a Southeast BHA volunteer leader and Travis Thompson, host of the popular Cast & Blast FL Podcast. We're talking about the history of black bears and black bear management in Florida, the 2012 state de-listing of black bears, the 2015 hunting season, the current management plan alternatives and how you can help. Thanks for listening!