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

WDFW officers cited Lipe for several violations, including hunting black bear during a closed season, using dogs to hunt bear ...

Richardson’s memo said commissioners also may consider a range of additional controversial options as part of the new hunts, including the use of hunting dogs to pursue bears; allowing the ...

Those amounts are far too low. The state hasn’t had a bear hunt in a decade. Many hunters would happily pay a premium to be one of the selected few who get to shoot one of the 187 bears.

Animal welfare activist Debbie Rhodes holds a painting from 2015 —the last time there was an official bear hunt in Florida— at her home in Orlando, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.