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Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt

Florida gives preliminary approval to controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.

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State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015

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Florida votes to move forward with bear hunt: See where black bears may be harvested

Florida moves closer to reinstating bear hunting

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts...

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Florida wildlife officials take next step toward first black bear hunt in 10 years

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Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal

Florida agency to consider black bear hunt amid protests and mounting opposition

Opponents say the plan is barbaric and unpopular.

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Florida advances plan to bring back black bear hunting; Collier residents weigh in

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Wildlife officials lay out plan for proposed statewide black bear hunt

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Recap: Florida black bear hunt passes on first vote at FWC meeting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is taking another step towards reinstating an annual black bear hunt. The commission is meeting Wednesday, May 21, in Ocala to consider rules for a 23-day bear hunt in December and an annual hunt from October through December starting in 2026.

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Despite fatal attack, wildlife advocates outraged over Florida bear hunt revival

At a December Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting after receiving an update on the commission's bear management plan, board chair Rodney Barreto told staff to develop a bear hunting option for commissioners to consider.

Is killing Florida bears a good way to control them?

A state plan to resume bear hunting after a decade-long hibernation has deepened the discord over whether a bear hunt is a good idea.

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Living among Florida bears: 'I might have to defend myself, but I don't want to shoot one'

A bear hunt was already on the state's May agenda, but the first documented human killing on May 5 lit a fire under an already controversial issue.