Wildlife protection is a crucial topic that aims to preserve and conserve the diverse ecosystems and species on our planet. Petitions under this topic address issues such as poaching, habitat destruction, and wildlife trafficking, highlighting the urgent need for action to protect endangered animals. One notable petition focuses on banning trophy hunting, highlighting the ethical concerns and impact on vulnerable wildlife populations. Another petition advocates for stronger penalties for wildlife crimes, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws to deter illegal activities. By supporting these petitions, you can contribute to safeguarding precious wildlife and promoting conservation efforts worldwide. Join the movement to protect our natural heritage and ensure a sustainable future for all living creatures.
As a native Floridian, 1,000 humans moving into my state, daily, why kill the bears? We are encroaching on their habitat! If humans feel they’re a threat, don’t live near the forest!!!!! Use bear proof garbage cans! Personally, I feel that humans are encroaching on MY state! My great, great grandfather was 4th governor of Florida, Madison Stark Perry! Maternal grandfather was mayor of Wildwood for years, Richard Rector! Paternal grandmother was provost of Brevard County for years, Edna Carlile! The bears have the right to live here and not allow Trophy Hunters from killing them!!!!!!!’
For the past 20 years we have been privileged to share our property with Florida black bears, with the understanding they were there first. We respect their habitat, have no desire to harm them, and know they have no desire to harm us. We can continue to live together and appreciate how blessed we are to have them in our world. There is no need to hunt them.
We lived in the panhandle for a decade, of two different sides of the same preservation, and were lucky enough to see countless bears over the years. This proposal is heartbreaking. Seeing them in the wild was always a pleasure & something we still miss & talk about many years later. Please speak up & protect these beautiful animals!