After nearly a decade, a black bear hunt could be returning to Florida. State wildlife officials are expected to vote this week on the proposal. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a hunt would help manage bear population growth. However, the proposal has drawn strong opposition from wildlife advocates.

Florida wildlife officials are meeting on Wednesday to discuss rules for a proposed three-week bear hunt in December.

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is having another quarterly meeting on the proposed black bear hunt that spread concern across the state. What commissioners will vote on has been in the works since December,