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Bear Warriors United filed a complaint against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission over new bear hunting rules.

The group argues the FWC violated procedure, ignored scientific data and public input, and improperly delegated authority.

Critics say the FWC failed to provide scientific justification for the hunt during public meetings.

A wildlife conservation group has filed a complaint against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, saying it violated state law in how it developed rules to resume an annual black bear hunting season.

In a challenge filed Aug. 15 with the state's Division of Administrative Hearings, Bear Warriors United argued the FWC's rules for a December hunt are an improper use of its rule-making powers.

The group

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