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

In Florida, a heated battle over wildlife management is unfolding, pitting conservationists against anti-hunting groups in a ...

FWC is scheduled to vote on the bear hunt one final time in August, and then it's expected that 187 permits will be issued.

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

FWC initially requested for a proposal on a potential bear hunt in December 2024, and held a series of virtual public meetings this year to gain feedback from Floridians on the topic.. Last week ...

The FWC is considering a hunt due to the bear population growing to five times above healthy levels, leading to increased bear-human encounters. The FWC encourages public feedback on the proposed ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted 4-1 to approve proposed amendments for advertising rules related to a potential black bear hunt. Opponents of the hunt argue it is ...

FWC commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

The FWC’s plan is about restoring long-term balance. The proposed hunt is tightly controlled and grounded in data. It allows for just 187 tags across four Bear Management Units — less than 5% ...

On May 5, a bear attacked an 89-year-old man and his dog in Collier County, marking a tragic end to a long life.It all comes as FWC plans for a black bear hunt in December.

What people have told the FWC about the bear hunt When the agency tallied the 3,941 unique emailed comments received from Dec. 6, 2024 through April 20, 2025, there were: 3,201 anti-hunt, 81.2% ...

FWC weighs ‘Bear Hunt’ as people on both sides speak out. ... — A proposal to allow bear hunting in Florida is drawing sharp reactions from both conservationists and animal rights advocates.