Florida wildlife officials will decide next month whether to launch the state's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade. The ...

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 ...

Florida wildlife officials host three public meetings starting Tuesday to decide whether to hold the state’s first bear hunt ...

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 (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback on proposals for highly regulated black bear hunting in Florida.

Seminole was the first local government in the state to impose financial penalties on residents who fail to secure their ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host three virtual meetings in April to discuss a potential black bear hunt. The FWC is considering a hunt because the state's ...

Although it’s been nearly a decade since Florida last allowed hunting of black bears, hundreds who took part this week in a meeting about another possible hunt proved it remains a divisive issue.

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 ...