The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, ...

They are questioning the hunting dog rule, rallying supporters on social media and even planning an end run around the bear ...

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.

Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.

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.

Florida approves first black bear hunt in a decade. Critics say the plan, which will allow hunters to use dogs and bait stations, will invite trophy hunting. May 24, 2025. 6 min. Summary.

Florida released proposed rules Wednesday for an annual hunt of the state's largest land mammal, the black bear, but bear advocates said they favor trophy hunters. Skip to content All Sections ...

Florida protesters rally against return of black bear hunting as state considers new season 00:49. Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt ...

The last black bear hunt, which was the first in 21 years, started in 26 counties across the state on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, under then-Gov. Rick Scott, with 3,776 permits sold.

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 ...

The Florida black bear was considered a threatened species from 1974 through 2012. The black bear population has since recovered and officials say there are about 4,050 in the wild statewide.

It would be the first black bear hunting season since 2015. Florida's last black bear hunt was in 2015, the first in 20 years, and was marred by controversy. There were reports of unlicensed hunters.