Opponents of Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade rallied Monday at the Capitol amid efforts to prevent bears from being killed next month in four areas of the state.

In addition to the rally, opponents say they have obtained about 40 of the 172 permits that wildlife officials decided to issue for the hunt. They say those permits will go unused. Also, a Leon County circuit judge next week will hear arguments as the group Bear Warriors United seeks a temporary injunction to halt the hunt.

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Sierra Club Florida on Monday brought about 100 people to the Capitol for the rally as part of

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