A new black bear hunt may be on in Florida for three weeks in December to address rising bear populations in the state. But the proposed hunt from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposes a limited black bear hunt in 31 counties to manage the growing bear population. The proposed hunt would issue 187 permits ...

What to know about the 2025 Florida black bear hunt Not anymore. The Florida black bear, a distinct subspecies of the American black bear, was listed as a threatened species from 1974 to 2012 ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a three-week bear hunt in December to address the growing bear population. The proposed hunt would allow for the harvest of 187 ...