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State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...
Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt: See where black bears may be harvested
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, ...
Bear Hunting with My 7-Year-Old Daughter Has Taught Us Both Some Important Lessons
The author's little girl, a crack shot since age four, turned seven this year, and she wanted to go bear hunting.
Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade
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.
Here are two ways to improve Florida’s divisive bear hunt | Column
The wildlife commission can use the extra money to distribute even more bear-proof garbage cans, which have proven highly ...
Florida bear hunt planned in December despite strong opposition
The hunt, the first in a decade, would be held in four parts of the state and could lead to as many as 187 black bears being ...
Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years, amid strong opposition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...
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For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote
Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...
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Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a proposal to reinstate an annual bear hunt. Opponents argue the proposal relies on outdated data and contradicts the FWC's bear ...