Bill allowing Floridians to kill bears attacking homes ready for vote
TALLAHASSEE, Florida: Under a bill that is ready for a vote in the House, Floridians could soon kill bears that threaten them and their pets on their property without a permit, providing they do not bait or provoke the animals first or keep parts for trophies or meat.
Due to the rising number of encounters between people and bears, the bill was introduced in November last year by Republican Rep. Jason Shoaf. It