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FWC discusses plan to authorize regulated black bear hunting
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FWC considers first statewide bear hunt in nearly a decade amid rising black bear numbers
The number of black bears in Florida has grown significantly since the early 2000s. Some claim the state is overcrowded with the animal
FWC to hold virtual meeting to discuss black bear hunt. What we know.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is planned for May.
FWC seeking public input on potential statewide black bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the state.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to host meeting on hunting black bears
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss regulating black bear hunting.
Florida considers first black bear hunt in a decade. You can weigh in.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in December asked its staff to come up with proposals for a possible hunt as officials pointed to what they consider a now-flourishing bear population.
Bear hunting in Florida? State wildlife officials consider possibility
Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.
The Debate Over Nevada’s Black Bear Hunt
Nevada has permitted a regulated black bear hunt
Florida considers lifting bear hunting ban after nearly a decade
The FWC is considering the move due to complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and posing threats to drivers.
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Western Hunting And Conservation Expo In Utah Raises Record $15.4 Million For Wildlife
The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (Expo) concluded its 2025 edition on February 16th, celebrating another successful ...
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting ...
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Florida's black bears may be in the crosshairs again as public calls rise with development
"I would like to see a proposal from staff for a bear hunt," said FWC commissioner Gary Lester at the agency's December meeting in Lakeland. The idea of a hunt happened to coincide with an ...