The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

The vast majority of the negative bear interactions stem from bird feeders and trash in yards, according to DEEP.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) voted 4-1 to move forward with the state's first bear hunt in a ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will start the process of final decisions this week when it comes to holding another bear hunt.

Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade Critics say the plan, which will allow hunters to use dogs and bait stations, will invite trophy hunting.

OCALA — 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 ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be reviewing proposals in may for black bear hunting later this year.

Activists are using Florida’s bear hunt lottery to attempt to block legal hunters. Florida’s Amendment 2 could complicate the protest.

Florida released proposed rules Wednesday for an annual hunt of the state's largest land mammal, the black bear, but bear advocates said they favor trophy hunters.

Amid support from hunters and warnings of a “slaughter” from animal-rights advocates, state wildlife officials Wednesday moved forward with Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade.

Prospective elk and black bear hunters need to apply for the annual license drawing, starting May 1.

Florida released proposed rules Wednesday for an annual hunt of the state’s largest land mammal, the black bear, but bear advocates quickly blasted those rules for favoring trophy hunters and ...