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Florida bear hunt debate intensifies as officials withhold kill data

The controversial black bear hunt in Florida has been underway for more than a week, sparking debate and frustration as the ...

Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery for this year’s season, ...

For first time in decade, Florida kicks off black bear hunt despite vocal opposition of critics

For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.

State holds back data on controversial Florida black bear hunt

Florida's controversial bear hunt started Dec. 6 and will end Dec. 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

Florida kicks off its first black bear hunting season in a decade

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In spite of opposition from wildlife advocates, the first black bear hunt in Florida since 2015, will ...

Florida launches its first regulated black bear hunt since 2015

Florida has launched its first regulated black bear hunt since 2015, aiming to manage the growing bear population despite ...
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Florida bear hunt is on, so far. When it starts, what to know

Florida's first black bear hunt in ten years is scheduled to begin on December 6, pending a court challenge. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued 187 permits for the hunt, ...