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Florida allows black bear hunting for the first time in a decade

For the first time in a decade, Floridians will be legally allowed to hunt black bears in the state. The move was unanimously ...

Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife ...

Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead ...
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Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade

Hunters will need to apply for permits to participate in the December 2025 bear hunt. The last bear hunt in Florida occurred ...

How the Florida Black Bear hunt became a reality and the stark contrast of responses

The proposed bear hunt in 2025 became a reality today. Hundreds of Floridians showed up at the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Florida's First Black Bear Hunt in 10 Years Sparks Clash

Florida will hold its first black bear hunt in a decade this December, a decision that has ignited fierce debate over ...

Fish and wildlife managers approve first Florida black bear hunt since 2015

This is the first black bear hunt since 2015, when nearly 300 bears were killed on the first two days of a week-long season.

Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt in a Decade, Despite Protests

Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade is officially set to move forward after a unanimous vote by the state’s Fish and ...

Florida votes to bring back black bear hunting season: See where they will be harvested

Sixty-eight bears will be permitted for harvest from 11 eastern panhandle counties, including Franklin, Leon and Wakulla; 18 bears from 12 Central Florida counties; 46 from five North Florida counties ...

Florida wildlife commissioners unanimously approve black bear hunt, state's first in 10 years

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a 23-day hunting season beginning in December, paving the way ...

FWC approves Florida black bear hunting season amid protests, possible lawsuit

Florida's Wildlife Commission approved a black bear hunting season for December, facing immediate legal challenges from environmental advocates.