To participate in this bear hunt, people will need to apply for a bear harvest permit and pay a non-refundable fee.

FWC initially requested for a proposal on a potential bear hunt in December 2024, and held a series of virtual public meetings this year to gain feedback from Floridians on the topic.

A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.

Gracie Hunt, a daughter of Kansas City Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt, has effectively "hard launched" her new boyfriend on social media.

There hasn’t been a bear hunt in Florida since 2015, when a scheduled week-long hunt was shut down in just 48 hours after more than 300 bears were killed.

The state wildlife commission on Wednesday endorsed Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade, turning aside fears of animal advocates who worry the plan for a December hunt will lead to a ...

FWC commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote Wildlife commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized ...

OCALA, Fla. – Wildlife officials are closing in on a decision to reinstate a regulated bear hunt in Florida. At their quarterly meeting in Ocala on Wednesday and Thursday, the Florida Fish and ...

Controversial black bear hunt may return to Florida for the first time since 2015.

The agency says its goal is to create a sustainable, repeatable hunt structure based on regional bear populations. A final vote on the rule changes is expected later this summer.

Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival State wildlife commissioners will consider new rules at their May quarterly meeting, with a final vote expected in ...