"No correlation between the number ... killed and human safety." State officials face backlash after reinstating black bear hunting season: 'Hunts are not necessary' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is planned for May.

FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential bear hunt, will be held on March 13.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss regulating black bear hunting.

Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings in March and April about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.