Anti-hunt activist Chuck O'Neal says approval of Amendment 2 last year makes it possible for him, others to apply for black ...

Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since one 10 years ago that was halted early after more than 300 bears were killed in only two days. The ...

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

A decade after the last state-sanctioned hunt had to be cut short because so many bears were killed, Florida says it’s time for another one.

As Connecticut eyes a regulated bear season in response to rising human-bear conflicts, the Sunshine State moves closer to ...

May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

A hunt in 2015 was shut down after 2 days. The Orlando Democrat doesn't want to wait until 300 bears die this time.

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 ...

Florida black bears are coming of age and leaving their moms' territories. What to do if you see one outside a zoo.

Florida Fish and Wildlife warns residents not to feed bears as sightings increase near populated areas, including one just 3 ...

As the start of summer draws closer, Florida residents should expect more activity from black bears. Juvenile bears could be ...

It is unclear how the FWC will respond if a significant number of permits are obtained by people who do not intend to hunt. Black bear advocates from around the world are buying Florida hunting ...