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State board endorses first Florida bear hunt since 2015
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission ended four hours of public debate and discussion by voting 4-1 for preliminary rules ...
Florida approves first black bear hunt in 10 years, amid strong opposition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given preliminary approval for a black bear hunt for December and ...
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Bear hunt in Florida approved by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-1 on May 21 to hold a Florida black bear hunt with methods ...
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Florida Wildlife Commission moves forward with controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition
Florida is one step closer to having a bear hunt during the 2025-2026 hunting season, despite protests and opposition to the ...
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Florida Nears Vote On Bear Hunt Revival Following Rule Approval For Advertisement
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took a significant step this week towards potentially ...
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For trophies or conservation? Florida is one step closer to bear hunt 2025 after FWC vote
Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular hunt in 2015.
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Live updates: FWC propose hound, bait use for Florida bear hunt; vote expected later today
FWC is meeting May 21 in Ocala to discuss rules for a 23-day Florida bear hunt in December. Follow along for latest updates.
Standing-room only crowd hears FWC lay out plan for proposed statewide black bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports the bear population has grown to over 4,000 statewide.
Florida wildlife officials meeting to discuss rules for potential bear hunt
FLORIDA MAY BRING BACK BEAR HUNTS. FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICIALS ARE MEETING NOW TO ESTABLISH RULES. IF A HUNT WERE TO HAPPEN. WESH TWO PAOLA TRISTAN ARUDA IS LIVE AT THE COLLEGE OF CENTRAL ...