Florida ends black bear hunt after two days with 295 animals dead

• Wildlife authorities say hunt had neared official objective of 320 bears
• More than 3,200 hunters had bought licenses to participate

After just two days, Florida ended its controversial black bear hunt because a higher than expected number of bears had been killed. Wildlife authorities said late on Sunday that 295 bears were taken overall, nearing the official limit.

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