Florida is once again barreling forward with a proposed black bear hunt that would start this year and continue for years to ...

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

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

A bobcat was documented killing and eating a 13-foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades. Alligators, native snakes, and ...

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

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OCALA, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposed rules for a black bear hunt ahead of its meeting next week. Meanwhile, organizers of a group ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Florida is not planning another black bear hunt any time soon. But they're not taking the option off the table to manage bears either. Estimated 4,050 black bears in Florida ...

Floridians are being reminded to exercise caution and adopt "BearWise" practices as black bear activity increases ...

Leslie Carlile, an opponent of the bear hunt, admonished the FWC's decision. "I implore you to not allow the slaughter of ...

The third biggest detail of the hunt is how to monitor the harvest. Will the successful hunter have to simply call in and ...

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