ORLANDO, Fla. — A plan to allow people to kill bears on their property without a permit is one step closer to reality.
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The sponsor of the Florida Senate bill says it’s not about bear hunting, but about self-defense.
An environment and natural resources committee passed the bill with a five to two vote.
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The proposal still needs approval from two more committees before it can go to the full Senate.
A similar bill in the House is also moving forward.
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