The unanimous vote by Florida wildlife commissioners sets the stage for the state’s first bear hunt in a decade, and it lays ...

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead ...

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

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 ...

Despite pleas from animal-rights advocates, Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday approved holding a 23-day bear hunt in December that could lead to 187 bears being killed.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Approves 23-Day Hunt to Address Growing Bear Population For the first time in a decade, bear hunting is set to return to the state of Florida. In a ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously Wednesday to establish a black bear hunting ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously Wednesday to establish a black bear hunting ...

HAVANA, Fla. (WCTV) - Bear hunting is returning to the state of Florida for the first time in a decade. During a meeting ...

After a controversial 2015 hunt, Florida officials appointed by the governor were considering reopening the black bear hunt ...

FWC officials said the proposed hunt is aimed at managing Florida’s growing black bear population. The commission is ...

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