Events

F.W.C Trapping Rules Webinar

Join Bear Warriors United and Humane World for Animals on Wednesday, October 29th at 6 PM for a virtual webinar on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s proposed trapping rule changes, which could have serious consequences for Florida’s wildlife, pets, and communities.

When: Wednesday, October 29th at 6 PM
Where: Virtual (Teams link provided upon registration)

Bear Warriors Update Call

Join the team from Bear Warriors United for an important virtual update and strategy session on the recent changes to Florida’s trapping regulations and the ongoing lawsuit to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from administering the December bear hunt.

When: November 3rd at 7 PM
Where: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Rally to Stop The Florida Black Bear Hunt

Join the team from Bear Warriors United and Sierra Club for a Rally in Tallahassee to stop the Florida Black Bear Hunt. Sierra Club is picking people up with a bus in Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville so please register to join the bus ride.

When: November 17th at 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: Florida State Capitol– 400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399

F.W.C Trapping Rules Webinar

Join Bear Warriors United and Humane World for Animals on Wednesday, October 29th at 6 PM for a virtual webinar on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s proposed trapping rule changes, which could have serious consequences for Florida’s wildlife, pets, and communities.

When: Wednesday, October 29th at 6 PM
Where: Virtual (Teams link provided upon registration)

Press Conference to Stop the Bear Hunt – Stand With Us!

Bear Warriors United is calling on supporters to join them for a press conference announcing their lawsuit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and to answer questions from the media.

August 13th @ 12 PM
Florida Public Safety Institute- Conference Center Building

85 Academy Dr. Havana, FL 32333

IDEAS Hive: All About the Bear Hunt

IDEAS For Us is teaming up with the Center For Health and Wellbeing to host their event called the IDEAS Hive and inviting Katrina Shadix, the Director of Bear Warriors of Bear Warriors United to speak on the 2025 Proposed Bear Hunt.
Learn what you can do to take action against the Bear Hunt!

Wednesday, June 11th 2025

Center for Health and Wellbeing

 2005 Mizell Ave #800, Winter Park, FL 32792

Stop the Bear Hunt: Speak at the Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting

Speak up for the bears at the FWC meeting in Tallahassee for the final vote! Next Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission-

August 13th & 14th @ 8:30 PM – 5 PM
Florida Public Safety Institute- Conference Center Building

85 Academy Dr. Havana, FL 32333

Stop the Bear Hunt: Speak at the Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting

Speak up for the bears at the FWC meeting in Ocala!

May 21st & 22nd | 8:30 AM – 5 PM

College of Central Florida
The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center
Building 40
3001 S.W. College Rd.
Ocala, FL 34474

Speak Up for Florida’s Black Bears!

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding three virtual public meetings to gather feedback on a proposal for a highly regulated black bear hunt in Florida. This is a critical moment to make our voices heard and stand up for Florida’s wildlife!–

Virtual Meeting Dates & Times:
📅 April 2 | 12 – 3 p.m. EDT | Zoom Link | Dial-in: +1 305 224 1968 | ID: 96561628155#
📅 April 3 | 5 – 8 p.m. EDT | Zoom Link | Dial-in: +1 305 224 1968 | ID: 94803064202#
📅 April 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT | Zoom Link | Dial-in: +1 305 224 1968 | ID: 91550331906#

• Sunday, April 13th from 1:30 PM – 4 PM
• Regal Winter Park Village, 510 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
• The Paper Bear is a nonprofit bringing awareness to the natural beauty and biodiversity of Northwest Florida through a soon-to-be-released feature film. Millions of people visit the area for its beautiful beaches and emerald-colored waters. Soon, they will learn there is far more to DISCOVER, LOVE, and PROTECT beyond the coast. 

Stop the Bear Hunt Town Hall

Join us for a critical strategy Zoom call where we’ll review key talking points against the proposed hunt in 2025 and examine the ecological damage caused in 2016. Your voice and action are crucial in protecting Florida’s black bears.

Sierra Club General Meeting: Guest- Katrina Shadix

Join Sierra Club for our March General Meeting on Wednesday, March 19th, at 7 PM, held at Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens in Orlando! Meetings take place every 3rd Wednesday of the month, and everyone is welcome to attend!

This Month’s Speaker: Katrina Shadix of Bear Warriors United
Katrina Shadix, executive director of Bear Warriors United, will lead an urgent discussion on the proposed 2025 Florida black bear hunt and what we can do to STOP THE BEAR HUNT!  She will also provide important updates on environmental legal battles, including the Spruce Creek/Pioneer Interchange and the manatee starvation crisis, which has led to a devastating rise in manatee deaths.