Florida Black Bear, FWC

FWC holds meeting to explore possible bear hunt proposal
FWC said in Thursday's meeting the range occupied by bears in the state increased from 17 percent in 1993 to 51 percent in 2020.
FWC asking for public input Thursday evening as state considers reinstating bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a virtual meeting Thursday evening about the state’s black bears.FWC said they want to hear from the public about the potential for black bear hunting as the commission updates its 2019 Florida Black Bear Management Plan.
FWC to host virtual meeting March 13 on black bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hear from the public about a potential black bear hunt.
FWC to hold virtual meeting to discuss black bear hunt. What we know.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is planned for May.
Should black bears be hunted in Florida? FWC wants your opinion
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to hear from the public about potential options for regulated black bear hunting.
FWC To Host Virtual Meeting This Week On Regulated Black Bear Hunting
FWC wants to hear from the public about their thoughts on potential options for regulated black bear hunting and has scheduled a virtual public meeting on March 13 beginning at 5 p.m.
FWC holds meeting to discuss possible bear hunt proposal
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Bear hunt backlash: FWC to hear public comment
The controversial topic of bear hunting is back up for discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gauge the public’s interest in hosting their first bear hunt in 10 years.
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FWC considers first statewide bear hunt in nearly a decade amid rising black bear numbers
Now, black bears could be the next trophy for hunters as the FWC considers a statewide bear hunt. At a meeting last year, the public weighed in on the pros and the cons of a black bear hunt.
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Bear management in Seminole County under review
Bear management is a significant topic in Seminole County as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prepares for a virtual meeting this Thursday.