Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year's legislative session. For more ...
The number of black bears in Florida has grown significantly since the early 2000s. Some claim the state is overcrowded with ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the ...
Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another ...
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 meeting ...
For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and ...
The state’s last hunt was held in October 2015 and was called off after two days as the bear death count quickly reached 304.
TALLAHASSEE , Fla. — The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to ...
The FWC is considering the move due to complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and posing threats to drivers.
In recent years Florida's black bear population has grown significantly in some areas, and they were removed from state protection lists in 2012.
The bear is in a tree in the median just past the Live Oak Village shopping center. FWC officers have been to the area to monitor the situation. FWC provided WEAR News this statement Thursday ...