Florida's Controversial Bear Hunt Faces Criticism and Opposition The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has unanimously approved a bear hunt that has sparked intense debate. This is the first time this policy has been used in ten years. Animal welfare advocates have strongly criticized this decision, saying that the approved hunting methods are cruel and harmful to the ecosystem. While bows and arrows, baiting, and hounding are allowed, Amy Carotenuto of the Flagler Humane S