Judge Rules Against Group Trying to Stop Florida's Black Bear Hunt

Tallahassee, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Florida's bear hunt is still on this December after a judge ruled against an attempt to block it. A Leon County judge denied an emergency request to stop the limited hunt scheduled for early December, though she didn't dismiss the larger lawsuit challenging whether the hunt follows the state constitution. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it followed proper scientific guidelines and public input before approving the hunt. Opponents argue the agency relied on outdated data and made a political decision rather than a scientific one. The judge has given both sides until mid-December to submit their positions before deciding on the full case.