Notable Quotes
Shadix’s group argued in court that killing up to 187 bears would cause “imminent and irreparable harm” to the species and that FWC was “flying blind” by relying on decade‑old population estimates.([wgcu.org](https://www.wgcu.org/section/environment/2025-09-18/animal-rights-groups-lawsuit-challenges-florida-bear-hunt?utm_source=openai))
On the permit‑buyout strategy, she said her group is offering $2,000 per permit so “these beautiful bears can live.”([people.com](https://people.com/florida-launches-first-black-bear-hunt-since-2015-as-critics-oppose-decision-11863662?utm_source=openai))