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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that environmental advocates have called dangerous for the future survival of our state's black bears. This week, we dive into the bill and the arguments against it.
Thank you to Bear Warriors United for their help in this week's episode! Check out more at their website.
Watch the full committee where the bill was discussed here.
Read the bill, HB 87 Taking of Bears, right here.
Read about the frequency of black bear encounters here.
Read about bears and their relationship to trash here.
Read about bear encounters dropping in Seminole County here.
Read the article about bear gallbladder usage here.
Read the article about the bear hunting penalty here, and more on the usage of poached bear gallbladders.
All of the music was originally composed.
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I would like to be able to leave you a five star review and I’m trying to figure out how to do it. Thank you for taking the time to create this podcast.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
LOVE this Black Bear Bill podcast. It is so spot on! Everyone in Florida needs to listen to this & then call the Governor & tell him to VETO this bill.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
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