TALLAHASSEE, Florida — The House on Thursday passed a bill allowing residents to shoot bears if they pose a threat to people or pets.
The 88-29 vote was largely along party lines. But both sides agreed that the 2023 movie “Cocaine Bear,” a comedy thriller, was not a documentary.
The House voted after state Rep. Jason Shoaf, a Republican from Port St. Joe, said his legislation is needed because a generation of bears that have no fear of people are threatening families in their North Florida homes. Bear hunting and killing bears is illegal in Florida.
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“It is time to let all Floridians know it’s OK to use good judgment and defend your home, your pets and your life,” Shoaf said.
