To: Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida

<h3>Florida’s black bears were once on the edge of extinction. After decades of recovery, they are finally beginning to thrive, yet now they face a deadly setback.</h3> <h3>Allowing hunters to kill up to 187 bears, including mothers with cubs, will undo years of progress and bring needless suffering.</h3> <h3>In 2015, the last hunt ended in horror after just two days, when more than 300 bears were slaughtered. That mistake must not be repeated.</h3> <h3>Please act now to stop this cruel hunting season.</h3> <h3>Protect Florida’s black bears andoose compassion over cruelty. The people of Florida want their wildlife to be protected, not turned into trophies.</h3> <h3>We urge you to cancel the 2025 bear hunt immediately!</h3>