As the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to analyze the state’s first permitted bear hunt in a decade, the agency has started to
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For first time in decade, Florida kicks off black bear hunt despite vocal opposition of critics
For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida’s swamps and flatwoods to legally hunt the
Lawsuit to halt 2025 Florida bear hunt rejected by Leon County judge, clearing the way for December start
A Leon County circuit judge on Monday rejected a group’s request for a temporary injunction to halt Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade.
Conservation group asks judge for injunction to halt Florida’s bear hunt, citing revival not based on “sound” science
Arguing that Florida’s decision to hold a bear hunt in December is not based on “sound” science and research, a conservation group this week asked
Florida’s first bear hunt in decade draws more than 160,000 applicants, wildlife officials say
Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials despite
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials despite
State wildlife officials to approve rules for Florida’s first bear hunt in 10 years: “A more structured format”
State wildlife officials next month could approve rules for a three-week bear hunt in December that would have “a more structured format” than a hunt
Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years, amid strong opposition
Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since the last one 10 years ago, which was halted early after
Hundreds of snake hunters take part in annual Florida Python Challenge
Friday marked the start of the annual Florida Python Challenge, where hunters head into the Everglades to track down invasive Burmese pythons in hopes of