It is expected a draft for a bear hunt proposal will be presented to commissioners for public review by May 7.

Some also objected to FWC's use of "harvest" and "management" instead of "hunting" and "killing." “We don’t want trophy killing. We want responsible bear management and that includes buying ...

Florida's Amendment 2, passed in 2024, prioritized hunting as a wildlife management tool. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a black bear hunt in December.

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's Amendment 2, passed in 2024, prioritized hunting as a wildlife management tool. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a black bear hunt in December ...

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, a ...

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, a ...