A recent article by Chad Gillis explores the fluctuating black bear population in Florida and the possibility of a reinstated bear hunt. The story was inspired by observations of increased calls ...

As black bears continue to flourish across Florida, state wildlife officials are revisiting the possibility of an upcoming regulated bear hunt. The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on the ...

Florida black bears occupied all of Florida's mainland and even some coastal islands and larger keys, according to FWC. By the mid 1970s, their range had dropped to 18% of their historic range.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering the state's first black bear hunt in 10 years as the ...

The Florida black bear is a unique subspecies of the American black bear. It was removed from the threatened and endangered species list only three years ago. This hunting proposal is not properly ...

Florida wildlife officials are advising residents to give space to an injured Florida black bear spotted in Altamonte Springs ...

FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public ...

Two Florida black bears recently broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home. A Longwood resident caught the whole fight on live video. If a bear is threatening the safety of ...

The black bear population is increasing in Southwest Florida, leading to more encounters with humans. Growth and development are encroaching on bear habitats, causing bears to venture into ...