The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

A second vote on the hunt must be taken by the state in August, but all indications point to a 187-quota hunt that could last ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) voted 4-1 to move forward with the state's first bear hunt in a ...

Florida wildlife managers have proposed a black bear hunt with a quota of 187 bears, likely to occur in December. FWC officials state the hunt is a conservative measure to address increasing bear ...

FWC staff will discuss the black bear hunt during their commission meeting on May 21 and 22 in Ocala at the College of Central Florida.

Adam Sugalski who leads the efforts of Bear Defenders recalls how information imparted in high school prompted some unexpected contemplation.

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.

We were under the impression that FWC has recommended against holding a bear hunt, but FWC’s George Warthen told us that is not the case. He clarifies that and more, plus we hear from other voices on ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports a weekend bear attack that severely injured a woman in western ...