Hop on the Bear Bus to Stop the Hunt
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Hop on the Bear Bus to Stop the Hunt
Sierra Club Florida is mobilizing to fill the meeting room on Wednesday, August 13 in Havana, FL (Tallahassee area), to say loud and clear: STOP THE HUNT. Were organizing three charter buseseach round-trip and free to ride. We will also provide food and refreshments for the journey.
85 Academy Dr, Havana, FL 32333, USA
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Michael McGrath
michael.mcgrath@sierraclub.org
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Organized By: Florida Chapter
Location: 85 Academy Dr, Havana, FL 32333, USA
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Event Organizers:
Michael McGrath
michael.mcgrath@sierraclub.org
(386) 341-4708
Sarah Younger
youngersn@outlook.com
(561) 707-4565
Governor DeSantis’ appointees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are creating a luxury bear hunt for the elite and selling it as “access to the resource.” But we know the truth: this is about catering to the elite, not conservation. And we must stop it.
In 2015, the FWC approved a disastrous black bear hunt. In just two days, over 300 bears were killed—including nursing mothers. According to FWC’s own data, Florida’s black bear population has still not fully recovered. Sierra Club Florida opposed the hunt then, and we’re fighting even harder now—especially since this proposal includes brutal methods like hounding and baiting, which were banned during the last hunt.
We need to pack the room at the next FWC Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 13, in Havana, FL (just outside Tallahassee) to send a clear message: STOP THE BEAR HUNT.
We’re organizing three free round-trip charter buses—each with restroom facilities and refreshments. Just be sure to bring a reusable water bottle!
- Tampa Bay
- Daytona/Jacksonville
- Orlando/Gainesville
*Bus pickup times will depend on travel distance and the start time of the FWC meeting, so some folks may be boarding in the early hours of the morning.*
Seats are limited—RSVP now to save your spot!
Prefer to go solo? You can carpool or take a RedCoach bus to Tallahassee and meet us there. We’ve also reserved a discounted hotel block at:
Best Western Plus Tallahassee North
2727 Graves Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Click here to book with the Sierra Club room rate.
Hotel reservation deadline: July 31, 2025
Bus seat reservation deadline: August 7, 2025
Once you RSVP, we’ll send you all the details.
Wear black. Bring your voice. Bring your friends. Let’s stand together for Florida’s bears and stop this reckless hunt before it starts.
Save my seat on the Bear Bus 🐻🚌
Cost: Free
Signup Instructions: Please RSVP to secure your spot on the bus
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather