Florida, bear and Hunts

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.
State officials face backlash after reinstating black bear hunting season: 'Hunts are not necessary'
"No correlation between the number ... killed and human safety." State officials face backlash after reinstating black bear hunting season: 'Hunts are not necessary' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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 in March to seek feedback from Floridians on the idea, the state agency announced on Wednesday.
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.
The Debate Over Nevada’s Black Bear Hunt
Nevada’s black bear hunt has long been a point of controversy. While the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) asserts that the annual hunt is an essential conservation tool, animal rights activists argue that it is cruel and unnecessary.
FWC wants people's thoughts on black bear hunting
Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another season.
FWC discusses plan to authorize regulated black bear hunting
Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year’s legislative session. Bears have been encroaching into ...
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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 ...
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“Get Down!” What to Do When a Bear Climbs Into Your Tree Stand
For this hunt, I was shooting Mossberg’s Patriot ... As for the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge, well, it’s more than enough for big black bears. This is a cartridge that is, of course, designed ...
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What Do Black Bears Eat?
Black bears, especially those in coastal areas or near productive fisheries, commonly hunt fish like salmon and trout. Click on one of these topics below to jump around to detailed lists of what ...
California bill would allow ‘hounding’ of bears by pursuers with dogs
Assemblymember Heather Hadwick said bears are out of control in California and advocates hazing them in a legal “pursuit ...
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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 ...
Florida's black bears may be in the crosshairs again as public calls rise with development
In recent years Florida's black bear population has grown significantly in some areas, and they were removed from state protection lists in 2012.