The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission appears likely to approve the hunt at its August meeting.

It has taken over 50 years for Florida’s black bears to recover from near extinction, which had reduced the bear population ...

Organizers are preparing for a key meeting in two weeks on rules for a proposed bear hunt in Florida that could happen by the end of 2025, which a ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to consider rules for a proposed bear hunt in December.

The state of Florida is considering a controversial bear hunt this December, which could include areas north of Orlando.

The proposed rules include a lottery-style permitting process, up to 187 bears being killed in four areas of the state and ...

The Sunshine State is in the process of approving a proposal that would create an annual hunt to cull black bear populations.

Residents in a Florida neighborhood were startled when they found a large creature wandering through their yards last week.

If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...

FWC argues the hunt is necessary to control the bear population and reduce human-bear conflicts. Come December, black bears in Florida’s Panhandle may want to steer clear of the area south of I-10.

They’re a clear signal that Florida’s bear population is growing beyond what the landscape — and communities — can safely support. The FWC’s plan is about restoring long-term balance.