It’s been nearly 10 years since the state of Florida held its last black bear hunt. Since that time, wildlife officials say the state’s bear population has flourished. But hunting opponents challenge the state’s numbers, noting the state hasn’t done a thorough population survey for a decade. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host three virtual meetings this week to collect feedback from state residents. We discuss the proposal with a hunting opponent and tell you how you can get involved.
Guest:
- Adam Sugalski, executive director of OneProtest.
Then, we turn the tables on radio host Tom Hudson — and take your calls and questions. Hudson is senior economics editor and special correspondent at WLRN in Miami, but he is best known to local listeners as the voice of The Florida Roundup, which airs on 89.9 FM every Friday at noon. This Friday, he brings the Roundup to us, broadcasting the show live from WJCT Studios. Sign up to attend for free here. You can also join the Friday conversation by calling 305-995-1800 or emailing radio@TheFloridaRoundup.org.
Guest:
- Tom Hudson, host of The Florida Roundup.
And, the night flight of migratory birds is threatened by light pollution. A new collaborative effort involving the city of Jacksonville, the local Audubon Society and the Jacksonville Zoo aims to dim the skies to protect the increasingly imperiled bird population. We discuss why the Northeast Florida region is a critical part of migratory flight paths and what ordinary people can do to help.
Guests:
- Elizabeth Filippelli, conservation director at the Duval Audubon Society.
- Ashantae Green, sustainability manager for the city of Jacksonville.
